The social services in Bulgaria – new possibilities for development

2003 -2004

Main Objective: To develop the social service system in Bulgaria and
encourage the partnership between non-governmental organizations and
municipalities in social service provision. The project is targeted at
mayors, municipal councilors and staff in municipal administrations and
public institutions responsible for social service provision as well as
non-governmental organizations working in the social sphere.

Expected results:

1. Preparation of an analysis of the legislation governing the social services in Bulgaria Conducting

2. Conducting of training seminars on the framework of social service provision in four regions of Bulgaria.

3. Organization of a competition for social service delivery in Smolyan municipality.

Source of funding: European union – Phare Civil Society Development Programme 2001.