PoliCY Talks - Civil Society, NGOs, and Democratic Reform: EUPP5 with CARDET - S02E02

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Civil society is often described as Cyprus’s “third pillar”, but how strong is it in practice, and what needs to change? Policypress interviewed Dr Marinos Papaioakeim, Strategic Partnerships and Development Lead at CARDET, and Nadia Karayianni, Head of Business Development at CARDET, to unpack the current state of civil society in Cyprus, the structural gaps that persist, and how the EU Presidency project (EUPP5) is working to address them. In this interview, we cover: The key structural gaps in Cyprus’s civil society ecosystem Why access to policymaking remains inconsistent and often informal The challenges around funding, capacity building, and advocacy skills Legal and administrative barriers facing NGOs in Cyprus How EUPP5 is creating structured dialogue between civil society and policymakers Capacity-building workshops, funding schemes, and policy development initiatives The role of the EU Presidency in creating momentum and visibility Why trust must be built through meaningful participation, not symbolic consultation How networking and collaboration can strengthen long-term impact Interviewed by Bilun Gunes | Recorded 3 March 2026