The Council for Cooperation of the Government with Civil Society in North Macedonia plays a crucial role in building trust and fostering cooperation between the Macedonian government and civil society. It aims to ensure that the views of civil society are acknowledged and considered. However, the Council has encountered numerous challenges since its establishment, including political instability, elections, changes in government, and shifts in government attitudes. Recent developments highlight the government’s shortcomings in engaging with representatives from CSOs who are part of the Council and in maintaining transparency in its operations, leading to CSOs members’ boycotting the Council. Read our article analyzing this issue here.
Source: BCSDN