Closing space for civil society is not a short-term phenomenon but instead a much larger tectonic movement, with two large trends that have come together to drive it; namely, a shift in power and relations between “the West and the Rest”, and the recognition of the power of civil society, which has generated fear in some power holders. The aim of this report is to give funders and members of civil society a practical starting point for thinking about possible approaches for working together to contest the closing space for civil society. This report shares the perspectives of numerous donors, civil society representatives, and experts engaged with this issue and offers ways of aligning work moving forward. It also offers links to resources on specific aspects of closing space. The report is available for download here.
Source: Ariadne
