How to improve the moral capital of civil society organizations? Some ordonomic suggestions

Stefan Hielscher, Jan Winkin and Ingo Pies

No 2017-12, Discussion Papers from Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Chair of Economic Ethics

Abstract: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are indispensable watchdogs against corrupt practices and global challenges found in complex, modern societies. Yet sometimes, CSOs themselves can struggle to live up to the ambitious standards they demand of others, such as responsible advocacy, ethical fundraising, and meaningful participation of stakeholders. In this discussion paper, we present the practical implications of our recently published research, which suggests that strengthening the rules of 'fair competition' among CSOs is a promising avenue to increase their credibility.

Keywords: Civil Society; Responsible Advocacy; Competition; Self-Regulation; Zivilgesellschaft; Responsible Advocacy; Wettbewerb; Selbstregulierung (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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