On January 21, 2014 the JoiEU partner in Cyprus NGO Support Centre organizing this third national and trans-border debate on the impact of the crisis on civil society.
As one of the EU member states hardest hit from the economic crisis civil society in Cyprus has a lot of lessons to share with its European partners. According to the organizers of the Cyprus debate… “we are dealing with a crisis that is not only Financial but also Social and Institutional. Cyprus and many European countries are experiencing multiple financial and social problems that range from spending cuts, reduction of social & welfare programs and benefits, increased unemployment and poverty. As a result, we are also observing a growing distrust towards local and European administrative bodies and institutions, enhanced civic indifference and increased outreach of extreme and undemocratic views.” The most important questions raised during the debate included:
How does that impact you and civil society at large?
What policies would be the relevant response to the crisis?
Participants in Cyprus were joined by international contributors physically present at the debate and by JoiEU partners in The Netherlands, Bulgaria, Romania and Belgium
Missed the debate? Watch it here ReLive !
Documents and presentations from the debate:
Women and the Crisis – Debate Contribution by Atria, The Netherlands
Challenges CSO’s Face in Bulgaria as a Result of the Crisis – Debate Contribution by BCNL, Bulgaria
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