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The Future of Third-Sector Teaching and Research in Central and Eastern Europe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2026

Tzvetan Davidkov,
Gabor Hegyesie,
Jasminka Ledic,
Tiina Randma,
Gregg Behr,
Daniel Kessler,
Marty Sulek and
Robert Payton
Tzvetan Davidkov
Affiliation:
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria
Gabor Hegyesie
Affiliation:
Department of Social Work, Barczi Gusztav College, Budapest, Hungary
Jasminka Ledic
Affiliation:
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Tiina Randma
Affiliation:
University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
Gregg Behr
Affiliation:
Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Daniel Kessler
Affiliation:
Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Marty Sulek
Affiliation:
Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Robert Payton*
Affiliation:
Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
*
6Correspondence should be directed to Robert Payton, Professor Emeritus of Philanthropic Studies, Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University, Cavanaugh Hall, 425 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202; e-mail: RLPAYTON@IUPUI.EDU.
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Abstract

This research note addresses issues, concerns, and opportunities for teachers and researchers of the third sector in Central and Eastern Europe, drawing on experiences in Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, and Hungary. The paper briefly outlines the development of the third sector in the aforementioned countries, and describes the current state of third sector teaching and research there. It then frames the challenges for the region’s teachers and researchers, and proposes an appropriate role for the West, commenting upon the West’s relevance within Central and Eastern Europe.

Résumé

Résumé

Ce rapport de recherche traite des questions, des inquiétudes et des opportunités relatives à l’enseignement et à la recherche sur le Tiers secteur en Europe centrale et en Europe de l’Est, à partir d’expériences réalisées en Bulgarie, Croatie, Estonie et Hongrie. L’article expose, brièvement, les grandes lignes du développement du Tiers secteur dans les pays précédemment cités et décrit l’état actuel de l’enseignement et de la recherche sur le Tiers secteur. Il montre ensuite quels sont les défis pour les enseignants et les chercheurs de ces pays, et quel rôle approprié et pertinent l’Ouest peut jouer en Europe centrale et en Europe de l’Est.

Zusammenfassung

Zusammenfassung

Diese Forschungsnotiz diskutiert Themen, Sorgen und Möglichkeiten für Lehrende und Forschende des Dritten Sektors in Mittel- und Osteuropa, dabei Bezug nehmend auf Erfahrungen in Bulgarien, Kroatien, Estland und Ungarn. Der Aufsatz gibt einen kurzen Überblick über die Entwicklung des dritten Sektors in den zuvor genannten Ländern und beschreibt den gegenwärtigen Stand von Lehre und Forschung. Es grenzt dann die Herausforderungen für Lehrende und Forschende der Region ein und schlägt eine geeignete Rolle für den Westen vor, dabei die Bedeutung des Westens für Mittel- und Osteuropa betonend.

Resumen

Resumen

Esta nota de investigación estudia cuestiones, asuntos y oportunidades para preceptores e investigadores del tercer sector en Europa Central y del Este, aprovechando las experiencias obtenidas en Bulgaria, Croacia, Estonia y Hungría. El artículo explica de forma breve y a grandes rasgos el desarrollo del tercer sector en dichos países, y describe el estado actual de la enseñanza y la investigación del mencionado sector en toda la zona. Luego formula los retos a los que se enfrentan los preceptores e investigadores de la región, y propone una función apropiada para Occidente, haciendo observaciones acerca del papel relevante de Occidente dentro de la Europa Central y del Este.

Keywords

Central and Eastern Europethird-sector teaching and researchcivil societyBulgariaCroatiaHungaryEstonia

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Research Note
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Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations , Volume 11 , Issue 2 , June 2000, pp. 181 - 190
Copyright
Copyright © 2000 International Society for Third-Sector Research and The Johns Hopkins University

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