Civil Society Index – Country report for Germany

Maecenata Institute for Philanthropy and Civil Society at Humboldt University www.maecenate.de

Germany CSI Report: Executive Summary. Downloadable in pdf[25KB]
Germany CSI Report: Full Report. Downloadable in pdf[424KB]
Project Evaluation for Germany: Executive Summary. Downloadable in pdf[34KB]

Civil Society: a new solution beyond state and market? The Civil Society Index (CSI) report for Germany was produced by the CIVICUS CSI country partner, Maecenata Institute for Philanthropy and Civil Society at Humboldt University. The report provides interesting findings on and recommendations for civil society in Germany. The project found that civil society in Germany has a moderate but average structure, is located in a favourable environment and demonstrates high ratings for its values.

Its impact on politics and society is evaluated as strong, due to its crucial role in the German welfare state and its high potential to mobilise citizens. However, civil society in Germany is currently confronted with significant changes that are taking place in the state and in the economy. Finding a new role among the set of actors who shape the German welfare state and broader society will be a key challenge for German civil society.