Difference between revisions of "Bulgaria NGO Sector"
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Since the fall of the communist regime in 1989, the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector has played a significant role in the process of democratization in Bulgaria. During the initial stages of the transition period, the NGO sector was considered to be an important vehicle for political, economic and social reform and building civil society . | Since the fall of the communist regime in 1989, the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector has played a significant role in the process of democratization in Bulgaria. During the initial stages of the transition period, the NGO sector was considered to be an important vehicle for political, economic and social reform and building civil society . | ||
A major step forward was the adoption of the Law on Non-Profit Legal Entities in 2001 . It governs the establishment, functioning and legal status of NGOs in Bulgaria. | A major step forward was the adoption of the Law on Non-Profit Legal Entities in 2001 . It governs the establishment, functioning and legal status of NGOs in Bulgaria. | ||
| − | Since 1989, a wide range of non-profit organizations have been registered in Bulgaria. There are two types of legal organizations with non-profit purposes: associations and foundations. They are strongly dependent on funding from foreign institutions. | + | Since 1989, a wide range of non-profit organizations have been registered in Bulgaria. There are two types of legal organizations with non-profit purposes: associations and foundations. They are strongly dependent on funding from foreign institutions. <membersonly> |
==Historical background of the non-profit movement in Bulgaria== | ==Historical background of the non-profit movement in Bulgaria== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:22, 17 July 2008
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Historical background of the non-profit movement in Bulgaria
- 3 Types and number of organizations in the non-profit sector
- 4 Legal Issues and Regulations on the Formation and Operation of Non-profits
- 5 Financial support for the Bulgarian NGOs
- 6 Conclusion
- 7 External Links
- 8 References
Introduction
Since the fall of the communist regime in 1989, the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector has played a significant role in the process of democratization in Bulgaria. During the initial stages of the transition period, the NGO sector was considered to be an important vehicle for political, economic and social reform and building civil society .
A major step forward was the adoption of the Law on Non-Profit Legal Entities in 2001 . It governs the establishment, functioning and legal status of NGOs in Bulgaria.
Since 1989, a wide range of non-profit organizations have been registered in Bulgaria. There are two types of legal organizations with non-profit purposes: associations and foundations. They are strongly dependent on funding from foreign institutions.
