Civil society in modern realities: experience and prospects of Belarus
Countering and overcoming corruption manifestations are priorities in the development of any sovereign state. Its implementation contributes to successful socio-economic development, strengthening the law and order. In accordance with the provisions of the concept of national security of the Republic of Belarus ensuring public safety and life safety of the population, reducing crime and criminalizing society are a priority for the development of the Republic of Belarus at the present stage. However there are problems and imperfections in legal and organizational management practices that objectively impede the development and use of the potential of civil society in countering corruption. About the risks of a corrupt nature speak the practice of international reviews and the conclusions of European experts in the field of human rights and freedoms. The study conducted by the author confirms: the need to consolidate certain forms of civil society participation in the fight against corruption; the presence of certain factors of a legal, organizational, managerial nature that impede the full realization of the potential of civil society in countering corruption; the possibility of introducing elements of e-democracy as an effective tool in the fight against corruption.