What is a Civil Society

It is a phrase that is much bandied about in media and by politicians but if you were to stop and ask a casual passer-by what is meant by “civil society” it is unlikely many people could give an in-depth answer.

Explanation:

Civil society is changing all the time. New organizational and business models are emerging. Technology is introducing different challenges and opportunities. A new era of restricted freedoms and increased governmental control is giving rise to a global pattern of repressive acts against civil society entities. These are only some of the major developments impacting the future of civil society.

It’s not always easy to grasp these complex but crucial trends. You can read some expert opinions on different aspects of civil society and civic participation here. For a quicker overview, here are 10 articles that will help you get to grips with how the sector is changing.

1. Who and what is civil society? Find out what the so-called "third sector" is all about with this explainer.

2. Here’s what’s next for civil society and how it must adapt to survive its greatest challenges. By Silvia Magnoni, Head of Civil Society Communities at the World Economic Forum.

3. “Governments and decision-makers around the world are tightening control over civil society organizations, individuals and other actors”. The closing of civic space is accelerating and expanding globally, according to the 2017 Global Risks Report.

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