Transnational gap analysis

Purpose

This analysis summarises and analyses the results of 20 focus group discussions to provide general conclusions on the challenges and opportunities for enhancing public-civil cooperation. The key focus is on potential directions for solutions. The analysis also aims to investigate the role, typology, relevance, and activities of civil society actors in the field of eco-social sustainability, identify major bottlenecks, and suggest possibilities for improving cooperation with the public sector.

Scope

The data for the gap analysis were collected from the focus groups organised in 12 locations in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Germany, and Norway in March–September 2023. In total, 20 focus groups were held with more than 200 participants/stakeholders, representing public, business, and civic sectors, totalling over 150 unique organisations.

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