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* 1. Do you use research evidence and findings in support of your actions in terms of driving policy change, societal change or in relations to engagement with citizens?

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* 2. If  yes, could you please give some examples?

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* 3. Do you employ research staff in your organisation?

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* 4. Has your organisation been actively involved in research projects relating to the three dimensions of NGOs contribution to civic spaces (policy change, societal change or engaging with citizens groups) during the past five years?

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* 5. If Yes, could you please indicate title and link to research activity/publication that are relevant to the theme of the conference?

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* 6. Do you cooperate with universities and research institutes in these areas?

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* 7. If yes, could you please assess positive and negative points of such cooperation?

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* 8. Can you recommend an academic/ research institute to connect with for future ECAs?

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* 9. What do you think are the most important priorities for research related to the role of civil society in enhanced democratic spaces  relating to the following areas:

-          the impact of NGOs on democratic processes

-          NGOs impact on society

-          Relations between organised civil society and informal citizen’s movements ?

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