EU Roadmaps for engagement with civil society - Lessons learnt from the process

In 2014, a worldwide effort was initiated to develop the EU Country Roadmaps for Engagement with Civil Society. Conceived as a joint initiative between the European Union and Member States, Roadmaps were designed to strengthen the EU’s engagement with Civil Society and to develop a comprehensive and strategic approach to supporting Civil Society Organisations, in line with the policy priorities of the 2012 communication “The Roots of Democracy”. 

This short, consolidated report is based on the second stock-taking process which was conducted in 2019. The report focuses on Roadmaps for the period 2018-2020. The aim is to distil the main lessons learnt, to evaluate improvements made, identify the main challenges encountered and highlight good practices.