Publication details
Slovakia.
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| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Chapter of a book |
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| Description | The Slovak civil society is independent, remains vibrant, and its public image is predominantly positive. The recent state administration is not open towards non-governmental organizations and atmosphere in relations to NGOs is cold. In 2009 activities of Slovak NGOs and civic initiatives continued to be focused on mobilization against arrogance of governmental bodies and powerful financial groups. Legal and regulatory environment for civil society is free of excessive state pressures and from bureaucracy. Favorable conditions in the sphere of taxation for most of NGOs prevail. NGO sector in Slovakia has a well-developed infrastructure, training and research base. The government of prime-minister Fico is not receptive to policy advocacy groups, in fact, they are perceived rather negatively by the government and very often through conspiratory lens. Trade unions are free in Slovakia and by majority of population negatively perceived. The education system is free of political influence and propaganda. |