Same Revolutions, Different Development: Socio-Economic Indicators of Non-Governmental Organization's Localization in V4 Countries in Europe

Revolutions in 1989' and later reforms in V4 countries started development of civil society, however, historical context, attitudes and characteristics of transition economies differ among these countries. The aim of this research is to analyse socio-economic characteristics and explain patterns in localization of non-governmental organisations (hereinafter 'NGOs') in V4 regions. The analysis will be performed using descriptive statistics and panel data regression with selected socio-economic indicators applied at the regional level. Contribution to literature brings an explanation of civil society development in V4 transition economies that have changed from central planning into market economies. Results reflect the impact of economic growth in regions, and importance of tertiary-educated population in NGOs localization. The highest concentration of NGOs has been found in the regions of capital cities in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, and in the vicinity of capital in Poland.