The scope of liability for violations of domestic aid rules is now broader and with more severe consequences, directly affecting the financial activities of CSOs and private recipients of charitable domestic aid.

The parliament has backed the most far-reaching reform of the Ombudsman in nearly thirty years, a step that could give civil society a stronger ally even as rights groups warn that key gaps must be addressed before it becomes law.

The rules incorporate several CSO recommendations that improve transparency and access to information when protecting people’s property rights, but leave gaps in meaningful public participation.