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EESC CSO

project details
Acronym
EESC study – impact of COVID19 on CSOs
Title
The response of civil society organisations to face the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent restrictive measures adopted in Europe
Duration
Feb 2020 – Dec 2020
GA Number
NA
Programme
NA
Action type
NA
Call
CES/FSA/03/2020/29684
Field
  • Studies and contracts
  • Social Innovation
  • Health
Coordinator
Wise Angle Consulting S.L.
Description

This study has a twofold goal: 1) to shed light on the effects of the pandemic and the measures put in place by European countries to contain the virus spread on CSOs and their activities; 2) to collect quantitative and qualitative relevant information about the reactions of CSOs across Europe, through a mixed method combining desk search and the administration of an in-depth online survey of the EESC Diversity Group members, as well as similar CSOs as per scope and mission. The resulting mapping of new and adapted services and initiatives carried out by the CSOs participating in the study, triangulated with the findings of several recent studies and reports, allows for a thorough understanding of the main challenges faced by the CSOs and their members and users, as well as the enormous contribution made by CSOs in helping to cope with the consequences of the pandemic. Moreover, the study highlights key topics, such as the lack of stable funding streams, legal frameworks and adequate resources and skillsets to take full advantage of the ongoing digital transformation while leaving no one behind, which will require future reflection and bold political decisions to make sure that CSOs’ capacities are maintained and strengthened in the post-COVID-19 recovery phase.

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Partners
  • SHINE 2Europe, LDA
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