In our research, we map the evolution over time of the cooperation network of disability organisations in Hungary using survey and network-research methods. In this research, we seek answers to the questions of what types of other organisations the organisations supporting people with disabilities
(1) are in contact with, (2) what influences the selection of partner organisations, (3) in what areas, (4) with what intensity, and (5) in what form they cooperate.
(1) are in contact with, (2) what influences the selection of partner organisations, (3) in what areas, (4) with what intensity, and (5) in what form they cooperate.
The preparatory phase for a new data-collection wave of the network research is currently under way. Our research findings on the topic can be seen below.
Cooperation and exClusion: an explorative analysis of Collaborative networks of Hungarian disability organizations
In: Corvinus Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol 5, No 1 (2014)
ISSN: 2062-087X
Abstract:
In this paper we present the results of analysis into the collaboration
network of disability organizations in Hungary using survey and social network
research methods. The aim was to compare Hungarian and international cases
regarding cooperation between disability organizations. Consequently, we tried
to find answers to the following questions: (1) what types of organizations are
disability organizations in contact with? (2) what influences selection of partner
organizations? (3) in what areas? (4) how often? and, (5) under what form do
these organizations cooperate with each other? Results showed that all forms of
cooperation are considered advantageous. By analyzing specific name-generated
cooperation networks we also found that the larger, national organizations have a
dominant role in applications and project implementation arrangements.