GONGO i fantomske organizacije - PRIRUČNIK za prepoznavanje i praćenje
GONGO and phantom organizations - RECOGNITION AND TRACKING MANUAL

Author(s): Not Specified Author
Subject(s): Media studies, Civil Society, Governance, Communication studies, Electoral systems, Fake News - Disinformation
Published by: Građanske inicijative
Keywords: GONGO (Government-Organized Non-Governmental Organizations); Corruption; Transparency; Public funding abuse; Phantom organizations
Summary/Abstract: The Serbian Strategy for creating a supportive environment for civil society (2022–2030) identifies negative public perception of civil society organizations as a major barrier, highlighting the harmful role of GONGOs—government-organized NGOs that simulate grassroots support while misusing public funds. Research reveals systematic abuses, including the allocation of budget funds to newly formed or dormant organizations with political ties, often lacking transparency, genuine activity, or public accountability. Case studies from 2014 to 2022 expose widespread corruption, showing that competitions for public funding were manipulated to benefit politically connected actors through fake or duplicate projects and “phantom” organizations.

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