The role of nongovernmental organizations in Bulgaria’s foreign policy mechanism

Abstract

Democratization processes that characterized the modern period lead to increasing influence of civil society on important policy decisions adopting. This article examines the role of non-governmental organizations of post-communist Bulgaria as one of the elements of the mechanism of formation of country’s foreign policy. It is exercised categorization of non-governmental organizations involved in foreign policy issues, highlighted the factors that determine their possibility to influence on government decision-making. It is revealed the main problems faced by non-government organizations in Bulgaria during their activity. It is marked forms of interaction between non-governmental organizations and public authorities, political parties, foreign funds.