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Citizens (through mass-individual giving) have consistently been the most prominent donor type, with citizens actively participating since 2015. However, the year 2020 saw a significant increase in corporate sector giving as they focused on mitigating the impact of the pandemic. Nevertheless, in 2021, there was a decrease in corporate sector contributions, continuing the trend observed over the past two years. More specifically, the decline was noted in giving through calls for applications from companies. 

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In 2022, healthcare remained the primary cause of giving in Serbia, as it was in the previous year. Giving for healthcare accounted for more than one-third of all donation instances and approximately two-thirds of the total amount. Donations intended for providing medical treatments were the most common form of support for healthcare, following the trend observed in previous years. Several nonprofit organizations played a crucial role in raising funds for medical treatments, which often required substantial sums. 

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Since its founding ten years ago, Catalyst Balkans has been committed to living up to its name by applying concepts of transformation and catalytic collaboration to its program activities, its external partnerships, and how we operate internally.

While founded by two experienced and strong-minded individuals, Aleksandra Vesić and Nathan Koeshall, Catalyst Balkans was built to be an engaged intermediary that complements and serves Western Balkans' philanthropy and nonprofit ecosystems. This implied that Catalyst Balkans recognized itself as needing to engage with its staff, stakeholders, and community in a way that would provide added value and increased know-how as the product of each interaction with Catalyst.

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Examination of Legal Framework and Opportunities for Improving the Enabling Environment

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