Civil society: stages and strategies
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
List the five directions of the Action Strategy in your own words.
1) state and public administration; 2) rule of law and the judicial system; 3) developing and liberalising the economy; 4) the social sphere; 5) security, religious tolerance, interethnic harmony and foreign policy.
2
Compose a short, clear appeal (3–4 sentences) to a people’s reception office about an invented problem.
Sample: the street lights on our street have not worked for two months; the address, date and problem are stated briefly and a reply is requested from the competent body.
3
Compare the 2017–2021 and 2022–2026 strategies and write one similarity and one difference.
Similarity: both plan reforms in several priority directions. Difference: the second covers a later period and contains 7 priority directions and 100 specific goals.
4
Why is a system for handling appeals important for civil society? Give two reasons.
Citizens’ views reach the state, and authorities become more accountable in solving issues, which strengthens trust.
5
Under the principle “from a strong state to a strong civil society”, which tasks could the state hand over to public institutions? Give two examples.
For example: deciding on help for low-income families can go to mahalla citizens’ assemblies; projects on environmental protection or youth work can be given to non-governmental non-profit organisations.