The Third Sector importance: General perspectives and analysis for Bulgaria

Julia Doitchinova and Darina Zaimova ()
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Darina Zaimova: Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

No 1301, CIRIEC Working Papers from CIRIEC - Université de Liège

Abstract: This paper is purposeful towards assessing the significance, state and development of the third sector in Bulgaria. Its first part deals with the theoretical background and specific characteristics of the sector that distinguish and define it as a successful way whereby social problems are addressed and appropriate solutions are proposed. Economic crisis in Bulgaria and its social impact are traced in the second part of the paper, while in the third part is focused on how the third sector organizations in Bulgaria contribute to overcoming crucial societal problems emerging in the recent years. Cooperative development and its importance are presented as traditional and effective strategy when dealing with the abovementioned social instability. Drawing on the information and the analysis provided, conclusions and recommendations are prepared in the last part; as well as possible directions in terms of expanding its role for the social economy will be proposed. The set of data sources that are employed includes statistical and other reported data for the NGOs and systemized analysis and results regarding their development in Bulgaria.

Keywords: economic and social crisis; third sector; NGO; cooperatives; Bulgaria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013-01
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