Civic space is a necessary precondition for the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Creating space for citizens where they can share ideas, further common interests and have a say in society's direction, contributes to locally owned solutions to emerging problems and also helps to build checks and balances in society.
In this session we will deconstruct and discuss the term 'civic space' and 'civil society'; share current trends that lead to shifting space; and try to define specific recommendations to increase space for civil society.
Speakers:
Araddhya Mehtta - Oxfam International
Khorn Bunthong - Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)
Regina Opondo - CRECO Kenya
Brisa Ceccon - Iniciativa Ciudadana Mexico
