OECD Development 173d ago

Civil society and civic space are under pressure in many contexts, but this is also a moment for leadership and collective action. Over the past decade, civil society actors worldwide have faced a growing set of challenges, including: 🔹 negative narratives questioning their legitimacy 🔹 digital threats, with misinformation spreading rapidly and technology being used against civil society 🔹 restrictive laws and regulations that limit how civil society organisations (CSOs) organise, access funding, assemble and operate To learn more about how the civil society ecosystem can be strengthened in this context, watch our video featuring Helena Hofbauer Balmori, International Program Director at the @FordFoundation. 🔗 For additional resources on the OECD’s work on enabling civil society and protecting civic space, see the links in the comments. ⤵️