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The World of NGOs Information and networking for Civil Society in Austria

The World of NGOs Information and networking for Civil Society in Austria. Christiana Weidel The World of NGOs Nibelungengasse 7/7 A-1010 Wien www.ngo.at. www . cedag-eu.org. www.enna-europe.org. The World of NGOs. „ Civil dialogue “ How to communicate with Civil Society?

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The World of NGOs Information and networking for Civil Society in Austria

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  1. The World of NGOsInformation and networking for Civil Society in Austria Christiana Weidel The World of NGOs Nibelungengasse 7/7 A-1010 Wien www.ngo.at www.cedag-eu.org www.enna-europe.org

  2. The World of NGOs • „Civil dialogue“ • How to communicate with Civil Society? • Consultation activities with public institutions and communities • European challenges • 2011: Accompanying the EYV with Social Media in Austria • 2012: Active Aging & Intergenerational Solidarity • Networking • Round tables and conferences • Civil Society in (Eastern) Europe 2 7. September 2014

  3. How society is organised 1st Sector: State 2nd Sector: Market Governments, administration, Parliament, Justice, Political Parties Profit oriented private economy, companies, from SMEs to multi-national enterprises Associations, NGOs, NPOs, interest groups, self help groups, co-operatives, mutuals, foundations, churches 3rd Sector: Civil society

  4. What is Civil Dialogue? • CIVIL refers to the sphere of organised civil society:NGOs, community groups, non profit organisations, etc. • DIALOGUErefers to meaningful discussion with decision makers • CIVIL DIALOGUE is a sign of healthy democracy,when the expertise, experience and energy of engaged citizens is acknowledged and included in the policies of public governments 4 7. September 2014

  5. NGOs play an important role for society Policy-fields of NGOs & NPOs Developmentaid Environ-ment Social policy Human rights Humanitarian relief Culture Healthandconsumerpoliy Others Education& science Economy& Finance

  6. Success factors for collaboration with NGOs • „Civil dialogue“ Partnership = collaboration at all stages • Planning • Implementation • Evaluation • Celebration • Equality • Respect differences in aims, tasks and roles in consultation • Benefit • See the strengths of “the others” • Get direct access to target groups • Gain insights into problem areas, use it for prevention 6 7. September 2014

  7. Thank you for your attentionAll best wishes for your network(s)! Christiana Weidel The World of NGOs Nibelungengasse 7/7 A-1010 Wien www.ngo.at www.cedag-eu.org www.enna-europe.org

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