The main objective of the study is to analyze the current interaction, participation, and engagement patterns and mechanisms between public institutions and civil society. This is facilitated by focusing on the cooperation of CSOs with decision-makers in Parliament, central government (line ministries), local government, and independent institutions. The study finds that the legal and policy frameworks for enabling cooperation between public institutions and civil society are largely in place, but the challenges such as: lack of feedback and follow-up mechanisms, poor implementation of legal framework, and superficial collaboration with CSOs with very limited substantial impact remain. Read more here.
Source: IDM