Historical Roots of the Nonprofit Sector in France

Archambault, Édith

doi:10.1177/0899764001302003

Cited by 52 publications

(62 citation statements)

References 2 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The history of French CSOs is both very long and deep-rooted, although the inclusion of CSOs in the French public sphere is a relatively recent phenomenon (Archambault 2001;Wagner 2000). Archambault (2001) explains that etatism underpinned the central State's "fight against local power in any form."…”

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Archambault (2001) explains that etatism underpinned the central State's "fight against local power in any form." Historically, the State has either responded to its citizens' needs or been expected to remunerate others delivering welfare services (including hospitals, asylums, and schools).…”

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Yet, notwithstanding etatism, the historic existence of guilds and other associations points to the operation of solidarity in the social economy (Archambault 2001 (Archambault 2001;Wagner 2000). 2 The period of Nazi occupation in World War II was an exception to association growth with restrictions on foreigners' associations from 1939 onwards.…”

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Historically, the State has either responded to its citizens' needs or been expected to remunerate others delivering welfare services (including hospitals, asylums, and schools). This expectation is apparent from the comprehensive social security system in France, introduced in 1945 (Archambault 2001).…”

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Anheier and Themudo (2002) note that CSOs include many more organizations (and organizational forms) than the term "non-governmental organization" suggests and may operate in networks, and within and across national borders. This diverse set of organizations includes cooperatives, mutual funds, and associations delivering social services in education, health and other welfare segments, advocacy, and international aid (Anheier and Themudo 2002;Archambault 2001;Cumming 2008;Laville and Nyssens 2000;Wagner 2000).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

The Impact of Governmental Policy on the Effective Operation of CSOs: A French Case Study

Mourey¹,

Eynaud²,

Cordery

2013

Nonprofit Policy Forum

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Worldwide, civil society organizations (CSOs) are an integral component in the complex network that comprises the public sphere improving the welfare of our communities. In the second half of the twentieth century French CSOs' contributions to their citizens' welfare have become increasingly valued. Nevertheless, radical changes to employment policies during the Sarkozy regime (2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012) impacted social services to unemployed migrants. In addition, central government constrained local governments' ability to fund social services, pushing a shift from a culture of "granting subsidies" to one based on "public procurement contracting" (Langlais 2008). These environmental changes are likely to transform CSO-government relationships.This research asks two questions: what is the impact of such radical changes and what possible responses can organizations make, if they are to survive? To answer these, we utilize a case study of a French CSO (Association), which is highly dependent on public funding to deliver its urban-based migrant programs. We utilize the lens of resource dependency, focusing on the interrelationships and interactions that impact CSOs' legitimacy and support. Effects of the reforms include a change from relatively cooperative relationships with government to adversarial exchanges. Moreover, this CSO's activities are apprehended by public funders as short-term single projects considered in isolation from one another so that its overall outcomes are not quantitatively measured. As a result, the CSO's overarching and long-term social and economic contribution to the territory's public sphere is in jeopardy.

show abstract

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: French Associations -An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

The Impact of Governmental Policy on the Effective Operation of CSOs: A French Case Study

Mourey¹,

Eynaud²,

Cordery

2013

Nonprofit Policy Forum

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

The role of nonprofit associations in combating social exclusion in France

Warin¹

2002

Public Admin & Development

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Associations are increasingly participating in matters concerning social policies in France. The fight against the problems of social exclusion and the development of a social urgency field offer many opportunities for partnerships between the associative/nonprofit and public actors. Associations are invited to implement policies, with or sometimes instead of government administrations. At the same time, many strong associative networks intervene directly as experts supporting the ministerial cabinets that coordinate policy formulation. From this point of view, individual and contractual relations play an important role. Today, all the main social reforms in France are, in large part, founded on analyses and ideas provided by associative actors. Beyond the reinforcement of associations, and despite the fact they are simultaneously partners and interest groups, different associative leaders are working with some administrative and political actors to develop a new foundation for joint action between the government and nonprofit sectors. Under the guise of recent laws which normalize the position of the associations, this coalition is seeking to transform the national public accountancy in order to acknowledge the activities and riches produced by the nonprofit sector.

show abstract

The Study of the Nonprofit Enterprise

Anheier¹,

Ben‐Ner²

2003

Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Historical Roots of the Nonprofit Sector in France

Cited by 52 publications

References 2 publications

The Impact of Governmental Policy on the Effective Operation of CSOs: A French Case Study

The Impact of Governmental Policy on the Effective Operation of CSOs: A French Case Study

The role of nonprofit associations in combating social exclusion in France

The Study of the Nonprofit Enterprise

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About