The World of NGOs Information and networking for Civil Society in Austria Christiana Weidel The World of NGOs Nibelungengasse 7/7 A-1010 Wien

The World of NGOs September „Civil dialogue“  How to communicate with Civil Society?  Consultation activities with public institutions and communities 2.European challenges  2011: Accompanying the EYV with Social Media in Austria  2012: Active Aging & Intergenerational Solidarity 3.Networking  Round tables and conferences  Civil Society in (Eastern) Europe

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 1st Sector: State 2nd Sector: Market 3rd Sector: Civil society How society is organised

What is Civil Dialogue? September 2015  CIVIL refers to the sphere of organised civil society: NGOs, community groups, non profit organisations, etc.  DIALOGUE refers 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

NGOs play an important role for society Policy-fields of NGOs & NPOs Environ- ment Human rights Culture Health and consumer poliy Education & science Humanitari an relief Developme nt aid Others Economy & Finance Social policy

Success factors for collaboration with NGOs September „Civil dialogue“ Partnership = collaboration at all stages  Planning  Implementation  Evaluation  Celebration 2.Equality  Respect differences in aims, tasks and roles in consultation 3.Benefit  See the strengths of “the others”  Get direct access to target groups  Gain insights into problem areas, use it for prevention

Thank you for your attention All best wishes for your network(s)! Christiana Weidel The World of NGOs Nibelungengasse 7/7 A-1010 Wien