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| Author: | Green, A. T. |
| Title: | Comparative Development of Post-communist Civil Societies |
| Journal: | Europe-Asia Studies
2002 : MAY, VOL. 54:3, p. 455-471 |
| Index terms: | SOCIETIES DEVELOPMENT EASTERN EUROPE COMPARATIVE RESEARCH |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article presents a rigorous examination of the association between the development of legal frameworks for civil society and the level of democratic development in post-communist states. Focusing solely on institutional features enacted by the state to shape the nature and activities of the non-profit sector, this article creates an indicator of civil society based on 'best practice' guidelines that will be used to examine the development of non-profit sectors in more than 20 post-communist states during 1991-98. Analysis of this indicator shows a strong association with democratic development, points to important institutional features in need of strengthening, and demonstrates stark differences within this set of states. |
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