European funds and the National Recovery Plan represent a key source of financing for development, innovation, and modernization. Their effective use, however, requires not only high-quality process design but also open and functional cooperation between public administration and partners representing civil society.
This very need was addressed by a project focused on strengthening the role of non-governmental non-profit organizations in the implementation of European funds and the National Recovery Plan. Its aim was to map the alignment of European partnership principles with Czech practice and to propose measures that can unify minimum standards of cooperation, strengthen transparency, and build trust. Inspiration was also brought by an analysis of foreign good practices with examples applicable in the Czech context.
The project focused on four key areas – confidentiality and code of ethics, prevention of conflicts of interest, possibilities of using technical assistance, and balanced representation of partners. These topics are crucial for strengthening public trust, ensuring fair rules of cooperation, and maintaining a balance between the interests of individual actors.
The results provided not only concrete inputs for adjustments of rules and processes but also inspiration on how to enhance the involvement of civil society and how to set up the system so that it remains functional and resilient in the long term. The project thus outlined a path toward more effective involvement of non-governmental non-profit organizations in the implementation of European funds in the Czech Republic.
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