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The Ministry of Civil Affairs issues “Selected regulations standardizing the behavior of foundations (trial)”

The Ministry of Civil Affairs today issued “Selected Regulations Standardizing the Behavior of Foundations (Trial)” to standardize the behavior of foundations in the following areas: receiving and using donations; transactions, cooperation and increasing the value of foundation assets; and public disclosure of information.

2012-08-21

“Guangdong social organizations can directly register with Civil Affairs departments after July 1st”

As Guangdong prepares to implement a new regulation allowing social organizations to register directly with Civil Affairs departments, this article raises questions about its implementation given recent developments in the labor sector.

2012-08-07

“Registered Capital for Nanjing Social Organizations Will be Lowered to 5000 Yuan”

In the spirit of the Ministry of Civil Affairs’ reforms promoting the direct registration of social organizations, the Nanjing Civil Affairs Department announced it would lower the registration requirements for social organizations

2012-08-07

“Beijing Will Experiment With A Direct Document Filing System for Social Organizations“

In response to a proposal by Beijing City Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) members, Beijing will explore ways to lower the registration threshold for social organizations.

2012-08-07

Human Rights Action Plan Prohibits Extorting Confessions

The State Council Information Office issued its second human rights plan -- Human Rights Action Plan (2012-2015).

2012-06-25

When Will government procurement of services benefit ordinary NGOs?

This article discusses the push for government procurement of social services in Guangdong and the many challenges it poses for NGOs.

2012-06-25

Beijing strictly prohibits posing as a “social organization” in order to hold seminars and charge fees

The Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau announced its Measures for Managing Seminars, Forums and Activities Organized by Social Organizations.

2012-06-25

The media discusses social organization management: “untying” is not the same as relaxing

This article published by the Communist Party’s mouthpiece reflects one important official position on the management of social organizations. It notes that there are now several experiments ongoing in China (e.g. Shenzhen and Beijing) that will allow social organizations to…

2012-06-25

Guangzhou: 24 Social Organizations at the City Level have Directly Registered

In Guangzhou, 24 social organizations at the city level have been able to directly register, with the shortest time of application being only 20 days. On May 1, Guangzhou released a Work Plan to Implement the Social Innovation Project for…

2012-06-25

“Guangzhou Fundraising Regulations” have been in force for two weeks and 4 social organizations have been approved

Since May 1, when the “Guangzhou Fundraising Regulations” were promulgated, four social organizations have applied and received permission to engage in public fundraising for their projects. So far, the process has been quite smooth, though it does take time to prepare the application.

2012-06-25

From NGOs to Governmental Organizations

In another social management innovation in Guangdong, the Nanhai District of Foshan City announced they would invite NGO personnel to participate in the election of 19 cadres at the vice section level (fukeji)

2012-05-28

Ministry of Civil Affairs: “Some regulations concerning the standardization of foundation behavior (trial implementation)” issued for public comment

In an effort to ensure that foundations work on behalf of the public interest, the Ministry of Civil Affairs has issued a draft of "Certain Regulations Concerning the Standardization of Foundation Behavior"

2012-05-28

Guangzhou NGOs Given Public Fundraising Authority

As part of the ongoing social management innovations in Guangdong, new Guangzhou fundraising regulations will go into effect on May 1 of this year, and will allow social organizations, civil non-enterprise units and nonprofit public institutions to fundraise publicly.

2012-05-28

NGOs not registered with Civil Affairs will have difficulty getting funding from foundations

On April 26, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued “Some Regulations Concerning the Standardization of Foundation Behavior (Trial Implementation)” for public comment. In response, around 30 foundations came together to present their opinions on the regulations.

2012-05-28

Government Plans to Give All NGOs Equal Treatment

In discussing current efforts to simplify the registration process for NGOs, the Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Liguo, noted that political and human rights NGOs would receive the same treatment as NGOs working in the social services and charitable sectors.

2012-05-28

Ministry of Civil Affairs: various measures to promote openness and transparency among charitable organizations

At a news conference, the Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Liguo explained that the recent media stories and public criticism over various scandals and problems in the charitable sector have prompted authorities to take faster action in prompting openness and transparency in the sector.

2012-05-28

Ministry of Civil Affairs official, Li Yong, proposes “direct registration” and “establishing party groups” for all NGOs

Article about a meeting at Tsinghua University attended by two officials heading the NGO management office in the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

2012-04-20

The Central Committee and State Council Issue a Document Encouraging Social Forces to Enter the Public Welfare Sector According to Law

This article publicizes a document issued last year but which is highlighted here because it calls attention to the government’s effort to encourage public institutions to join the public welfare sector as social actors.

2012-04-20

The Ministry of Civil Affairs issues “Selected regulations standardizing the behavior of foundations (trial)”

“Guangdong social organizations can directly register with Civil Affairs departments after July 1st”

“Registered Capital for Nanjing Social Organizations Will be Lowered to 5000 Yuan”

“Beijing Will Experiment With A Direct Document Filing System for Social Organizations“

Human Rights Action Plan Prohibits Extorting Confessions

When Will government procurement of services benefit ordinary NGOs?

Beijing strictly prohibits posing as a “social organization” in order to hold seminars and charge fees

The media discusses social organization management: “untying” is not the same as relaxing

Guangzhou: 24 Social Organizations at the City Level have Directly Registered

“Guangzhou Fundraising Regulations” have been in force for two weeks and 4 social organizations have been approved

From NGOs to Governmental Organizations

Ministry of Civil Affairs: “Some regulations concerning the standardization of foundation behavior (trial implementation)” issued for public comment

Guangzhou NGOs Given Public Fundraising Authority

NGOs not registered with Civil Affairs will have difficulty getting funding from foundations

Government Plans to Give All NGOs Equal Treatment

Ministry of Civil Affairs: various measures to promote openness and transparency among charitable organizations

Ministry of Civil Affairs official, Li Yong, proposes “direct registration” and “establishing party groups” for all NGOs

The Central Committee and State Council Issue a Document Encouraging Social Forces to Enter the Public Welfare Sector According to Law

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