The French Institute for Civil Society Organisations

First Edition of the European Webinar Series

The French Institute for Civil Society Organisations is launching the First Edition of its European Webinar Series. The theme of the event will be “Civic Freedom, Democracy and CSOs”

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We are recruiting!

The French Institue for Civil Society Organisations is recruiting a Deputy Managing Director. This position supports the development of the Institute in structuring an impactful reseach for the civic space and promoting recognition of its contribution to society and democracy.

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CSOs and Democracy in Europe

Discover our programme for a better understanding of CSOs‘ contribution to democracy in Europe, along with our white paper.

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Conclusion of our workgroup on Private Generosity and CSOs

We recently concluded a collaborative workgroup aimed at identifying the knowledge needs of CSOs and offering recommendations for future research that benefits society.

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First LinkedIn Research Network on Civil Society in France

The First LinkedIn Research Network on Civil Society in France was launched in 2023. It is open for French-speaking researchers working on civil society.

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An institute dedicated to the promotion and development of knowledge on the civil society sector

Founded in 2019, The French Institute for Civil Society Organisations (In French, Institut français du Monde associatif or IFMA) fosters knowledge about the civil society sector and promotes its development by facilitating its engagement with scholarly research.

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