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Civic Space Decline Observed in Hungary, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe

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What happened

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A decline in civic space has been observed in Hungary, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Civic space is defined as the environment, both physical and digital, where people participate in society's political, economic, and social life. The decline is noted as part of a larger global trend.

From ssir.org

Why it matters

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The instability caused by the constriction of civic space can reduce collaboration and public involvement, leading to fear among both funders and nonprofit organizations. This environment increases the risk for organizations simply by existing.

From ssir.org

Who's involved

  • HungaryGeopolitical state where civic space decline is observed
  • VenezuelaGeopolitical state where civic space decline is observed
  • ZimbabweSovereign state where civic space decline is observed

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • HungarySpeculative

    Nonprofit organizations might face increased operational costs and funding risk due to restrictions on freedoms of assembly.

  • VenezuelaSpeculative

    Nonprofit organizations might face increased operational costs and funding risk due to restrictions on freedoms of assembly.

  • ZimbabweSpeculative

    Nonprofit organizations might face increased operational costs and funding risk due to restrictions on freedoms of assembly.

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