Slovenia
Slovenia

Summary/Abstract: The article details the development of the voluntary sector in Slovenia. Starting with a broad historical analysis, the article then brings us to the structure of the sector: Types and varieties of organisation are presented. The dynamics of the foundation of organisations and their characteristics are also analysed. The characteristics of the organisations are described according to methods of establishment, the relationship between the members and those they serve, levels (village, local community, municipality), and the plurality of finance resources. On the basis of the latter characteristics, the authors present a model of the relationship between the government and voluntary organisations according to how near or how far; and how dependent or independent, an organisation is. The next part consists of the legal and fiscal frameworks within which a voluntary organisation works, with an emphasis on tax policy. The authors conclude that the voluntary sector in Slovenia could occupy second place in the structure of the welfare system. This statement is based on future government preferences for a strategy of de-institutionalisation.

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