Comparative Overview of European Standards and Practices in Regulating Public Participation This entry reviews nine European models for incorporating public participation in decision-making processes, with a focus on participation in government drafting of laws and regulations.

National Funds to Support Civil Society Organizations

This ICNL paper from 2010 explores the key strategic and operational questions that arise during the development of funds and foundations that support civil society organizations. English plus Appendices | عربي بالإضافة إلى الملاحق |  کوردی

A Comparative Analysis of European Practices of NGO-Government Cooperation

This article written by the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) offers a European perspective on policies and practices regarding NGO-Government cooperation in EU member states and other Central and Eastern European countries.

Practices on Implementation of Policy Documents and Liaison Offices that Support Civil Society Development

This ECNL research paper discusses the role that European government offices can play in implementing plans for cooperation with civil society.

An Enabling Framework for Citizen Participation in Public Policy: An Outline of Some of the Major Issues Involved

This International Journal for Not-for-Profit Law (IJNL) article focuses on frameworks for enabling citizen participation in public policy-making in European countries, with emphasis on legislative processes.

Citizens' Participation in the Process of Preparation and Implementation of Laws and Other Public Policy Instruments

This is a brochure that was distributed in the Republic of Serbia. It explains why it is important for individuals and NGOs to participate in government decision-making and the ways in which they can participate.

Participation of NGOs in the Process of Policy- and Law-making

This analysis by the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL) compares European practices to promote NGO participation in government decision-making.

Public Funding for Civil Society Organizations – Good Practices in the European Union and Western Balkans

This paper examines state financing of NGOs as practiced in the Western Balkans and EU member states.

Mechanisms for Nominating of NGO Representatives

This BCNL report discusses the professional relationships and mechanisms used to nominate and elect NGO representatives for state commissions and other consultative positions in Central and Eastern Europe.