Academic Scientific JournalsThe role of non-governmental organizations in Hungary at the local level
Keywords:
NGOs, Hungary, Civil Society, DemocratizationAbstract
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Hungary have undergone a major transformation in various aspects since the 1990s. During the last years under communist dictatorship, non-government sector was the destination for those who desired drastic changes in society because this sector was strongly supported by those, who desired a democratic reform, such as academic and media elites, foreign organizations and governments. The principal goal of this study is to present the role of Hungarian NGOs in local decision-making processes and elections through legal background, financial support and human resource management.
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