The "Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index" project is a continuation of the Civil Society Organizations Sustainability Index—an international study assessing the sustainability of civil society organization (CSO) development. The study was developed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the international organization FHI 360, together with the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL), in 73 countries worldwide.
After 2023, when the project was concluded at the international level, the Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research (UCIPR), with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation, decided to continue assessing the sustainability of Ukraine's civil society organizations, as this research is crucial for measuring progress and identifying gaps in the development of the country's civic sector.
Project experts assess the state of civil society based on seven key indicators covering various aspects of its viability:
- Legal Environment
- Organizational Capacity
- Financial Viability
- Advocacy
- Service Provision
- Sectoral Infrastructure
- Public Image
The research is based on a comprehensive analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Its results will be useful for donor and international organizations, government representatives, civil society organizations, and the academic community to track the dynamics of civil society development in Ukraine, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding CSO support.
Additionally, the results will be presented via an interactive dashboard with charts visualizing changes in the development of the civil society sector in Ukraine from 2014 to 2024.
2023 Research Text in Ukrainian and English.
2024 Research Text in Ukrainian and English.
The project is implemented by the UCIPR with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation.
The International Renaissance Foundation (IRF) is one of the largest charitable foundations in Ukraine. Since 1990, it has helped develop an open society in Ukraine based on democratic values. Over the course of its activity, the Foundation has supported approximately 20,000 projects totaling over 350 million USD.
Website: www.irf.ua
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