Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development Country Report for Serbia 2023
Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development Country Report for Serbia 2023

Author(s): Alma Mustajbašić, Uroš Jovanović
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Civil Society
Published by: Građanske inicijative
Keywords: civil society organizations; freedom of association; fundamental freedoms; civic space; state funding; government-CSO relations; public participation
Summary/Abstract: Key findings have not changed significantly compared to previous reports. Examining the legislation and practice, a trend of continued adverse conditions for the operation and development of civil society organizations has been observed. Fundamental freedoms and rights essential for a supportive environment for the development of civil society remain under attack. Those who led or supported these attacks have not been held accountable. Funding has continued for associations with well-founded suspicions of being established solely to apply for grants or being close to the authorities. The area of recognizing and encouraging the provision of services by institutions is not sufficiently developed, and civil society organizations continue to face difficulties in their operations.

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