civilna družba za mizo sprejemanja odločitev za prihodnost / civil society at the decision-making table for the future

Projekt Civilna družba za mizo sprejemanja odločitev za prihodnost se je odzval na dolgoletni problem: v Sloveniji nevladne organizacije še vedno nimajo sistemskega mesta v procesih odločanja, javne razprave pa pogosto ostanejo formalnost brez dejanskega vpliva. Ob začetku novega mandata Evropskega ekonomsko-socialnega odbora (EESO), kjer slovensko civilno družbo prvič zastopa predstavnica Policy Laba, je projekt želel izkoristiti to priložnost za krepitev vloge NVO tako na evropski kot na nacionalni ravni.

S kombinacijo raziskovanja, mapiranja NVO, spletnega posveta, ciljanega zagovorništva, radijskih kampanj in komunikacije na družbenih omrežjih je projekt spodbujal razumevanje pomena civilne družbe v demokratičnih procesih ter zahteval vzpostavitev sistemskih mehanizmov njenega vključevanja.

Kaj smo dosegli

• Vzpostavljena je bila trdna podlaga za nadaljnje zagovorništvo in krepitev vloge NVO tako na evropski kot na nacionalni ravni podprta z raziskavami, analizami in mednarodnim mreženjem.
• S sistematičnim mapiranjem in vključevanjem je bila zgrajena mreža NVO za aktivno sodelovanje v procesih odločanja na nacionalni in evropski ravni (identificiranih je bilo več kot 200 NVO, ki delujejo na evropski ravni; oblikovane so bile skupne tematske prioritete).
• S podpisom 27 organizacij je nastala skupna platforma civilne družbe za zagovorništvo vključujočih procesov odločanja v Sloveniji.
• Vzpostavljen je bil neposreden dialog z odločevalci, vključno s srečanji z evropskim poslancem, državnim sekretarjem in poslanskimi skupinami.
• Komunikacijska kampanja je okrepila razumevanje pomena vključevanja NVO v javnosti (izvedeni so bili profesionalni radijski oglasi na Valu 202 in Radiu 1, objave na družbenih omrežjih in spletni strani ter štiri tiskovna sporočila. Spletna stran je v času kampanje zabeležila več kot 2.200 obiskov).
• Slovenske tematske prioritete so bile predstavljene na ravni EU – nova predstavnica NVO jih je predstavila na prvem srečanju nove sestave EESO v Bruslju. 

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The project Civil Society at the Decision-Making Table for the Future responded to a long-standing problem: in Slovenia, non-governmental organisations still lack a systemic role in decision-making processes, while public consultations often remain a mere formality without real influence. At the start of the new mandate of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)—in which Slovenian civil society is, for the first time, represented by a member from Policy Lab—the project sought to seize this opportunity to strengthen the role of NGOs at both the European and national levels.

Through a combination of research, NGO mapping, an online consultation, targeted advocacy, radio campaigns, and communication via social media, the project promoted greater understanding of the importance of civil society in democratic processes and called for the establishment of systemic mechanisms for its inclusion.

What we achieved

• A solid foundation was established for further advocacy and for strengthening the role of NGOs at both the European and national levels, supported by research, analyses, and international networking.
• A network of NGOs was built for active participation in decision-making processes through systematic mapping and engagement: more than 200 NGOs active at the European level were identified, and shared thematic priorities were developed.
• A joint civil society platform for advocacy in support of inclusive decision-making processes in Slovenia was created, endorsed by 27 organisations.
• Direct dialogue with decision-makers was established, including meetings with a Member of the European Parliament, a State Secretary, and parliamentary groups.
• The communication campaign strengthened public understanding of the importance of NGO inclusion, featuring professionally produced radio advertisements on Val 202 and Radio 1, social media and website content, and four press releases. The project website recorded more than 2,200 visits during the campaign period.
• Slovenian thematic priorities were presented at the EU level, as the new civil society representative presented them at the first meeting of the newly appointed EESC in Brussels.