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POLICY BRIEF NO. 6: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?

This month saw more policy changes emanating from the provincial governments in Beijing and Guangdong as the central and local governments adopt various partial measures in the absence of more up-to-date, comprehensive, national laws and regulations.

2012-06-27

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

Break the Inner Circle and Embrace the New Era of Public Service

This article provides a window into a discussion among Chinese philanthropy leaders, academics and companies at a conference celebrating the first anniversary of the China Foundation Center.

2012-06-19

As Foreign Funding Dries Up, Gansu NGOs Find It Harder to Survive

This article examines the dilemma faced by grassroots NGOs in the western part of China with the decline of international funding, and whether domestic funding, particularly from private foundations, might fill the gap.

2012-06-11

POLICY BRIEF NO. 5: The Ministry of Civil Affairs and Guangdong Move Forward

This month saw both the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MOCA) and the trailblazing province of Guangdong moving ahead with new initiatives.

2012-06-05

The Secret Behind the Numbers: An Analysis of NGO Staff Recruitment

he following article is a very interesting and valuable analysis of changes in NGO staff recruitment using data from CDB's job posting service which is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive in the public interest sector.

2012-05-30

NGO Participation in Disaster Relief : Profiles of Reconstruction After the Sichuan Earthquake

This is our last in a series of articles on NGO responses to disasters that we are making available in commemoration of the May 12, 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan. This article highlights the ongoing work of 10 NGO projects…

2012-05-28

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

CDB Reports

POLICY BRIEF NO. 6: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?

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

As Foreign Funding Dries Up, Gansu NGOs Find It Harder to Survive

POLICY BRIEF NO. 5: The Ministry of Civil Affairs and Guangdong Move Forward

The Secret Behind the Numbers: An Analysis of NGO Staff Recruitment

NGO Participation in Disaster Relief : Profiles of Reconstruction After the Sichuan Earthquake

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

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