Democratic accountability and budgetary control of non-governmental organisations funded by the EU budget

This study follows up on a 2010 European Parliament study, 'Financing of Non- Governmental Organisations (NGO) from the EU budget'. Difficulties identified in that study relating to fragmented European Commission systems still exist today. This constrains policy analysis and transparency and accountability. The existence of multiple, complex, overlapping NGO networks presents significant challenges to accountability and transparency, as does the emergence of new and innovative funding mechanisms that do not involve large institutional donors.