Towards maturity: challenges for Slovenian civil society
The research findings show that Slovenian citizens readily engage as members of CSOs and as volunteers, and that volunteering in particular is on the rise, as a result of efforts made by voluntary organisations to establish a regulatory framework to provide support for the development and implementation of voluntary work at national and local levels. However, when it comes to participation in political activities, it is clear that while political parties wield the greatest influence, as a result of low trust in them, very few people participate in their activities.
When CSOs practice of their own values is examined, the report affirms that CSOs generally adhere to regulations regarding democratic decision making governance, labour regulations, codes of conduct and transparency and environmental standards, although they could do more to promote their adherence to these values. The report also finds that while CSOs are relatively independent of the state, the lack of substantial government funding, the modest funds they acquire from other sources and the constant struggle for grants awarded through public tenders greatly reduces CSO autonomy.
Slovenia also compiled a Policy Action Brief (PAB) which acts as a guiding document to government, key constituencies and civilsociety to take actionsnecessary to strengthen civil society and address weaknesses identified in the 2008-2010 CSI project.
CSI Country Reports in Slovenia Slovenia
- Slovenia CSI Report 2010: Full Report
- Slovenia Policy Action Brief 2010: PDF
- CSI Report (2006): . Executive Summary
- Slovenia CSI Report (2006): Full Report
- Project Evaluation for Slovenia (2004-2006): Executive Summary