Chapter 1
Kick-Off: Introduction
1.6 Reading guide
In the kick-off the research is introduced, so now the real play, can start. To start with the theoretical outlines, hypotheses and the definition of East-East cooperation in chapter two. With that background we come to the front in chapter three, where we meet the environmental movement in Central Europe. A brief overview of the current situation of environmental NGOs in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia is given there. Followed by an introduction to the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC) in Budapest, since the fieldwork of this research is done at the REC. In chapter four the results of the empirical study are spelled out. Chapter five gives both the conclusion and discussion on the results presented in chapter four. Finally we come to chapter six which is based upon criticism of the environmental NGOs on the REC. Then their suggestions for improvement and on how to, support East-East cooperation are given, followed by general recommendations to the RECs Earmarked Grants Team. Finally the Earmarked Grants Team new pilot project on East-East cooperation is explained and briefly evaluated.
REC * PUBLICATIONS * BEYOND BORDERS * KICK-OFF: INTRODUCTION * READING GUIDE
