In a difficult year for Bulgaria, marked by political crisis, economic and currency collapse, and renewed commitment to reform, CSD continued its effort of promoting the transition process through impact on policy making and civil society.

The political transformations in the country, beginning with the interim democratic cabinet and followed by a new UDF government convened after early elections in April, opened up new opportunities for the increased role which non-government organizations (NGOs) have assumed in Bulgaria's transition to democracy and market economy. Faced by the urgency and immensity of the tasks at hand, the public administration was more receptive to the support of civil society organizations. The non-profit sector was recognized as a partner and a valuable policy resource for democratic stabilization and economic development.