Original scientific paper
LOCAL CAPACITY OF CIVIL SOCIETY CONSIDERING BUILDING OF LNG TERMINAL.
Zdenka Damjanić
Abstract
Results of empirical research (survey) about local population’s relation toward possible building of LNG terminal near by
Omišalj on the island Krk are presented in this paper. Survey was conducted during the year 2006, on the occasional
sample of local population (N=240).
Through results analysis author is answered on three standing questions: (1) about local population’s readiness for active
engagement considering LNG project, (2) about local population’s specific conditions for possible acceptance of LNG
terminal building, (3) about local population’s engagement in political parties and associations of citizens.
Results are showed that one third of examinees are totally passive, while relatively small percent of them is ready to stand
against building of LNG terminal (15, 8%), or will be trying to gain some personal benefit from it (13, 3%). There is a
readiness for LNG terminal’s acceptance, but under conditions that this building would not pollute the sea –Kvarner Bay
(72, 0%) and would not jeopardize tourism (67, 0%).
The majority of local population is included in sports associations (11, 0%), then in civil society associations, and
minority is included in political parties (below 5, 0%). Results were also analyzed considering basic socio-demographic
characteristics.
Among other things, author concluded that local potentials for civil society are weak.
Keywords
Civil Society; Personal Engagement; Ecological Associations; LNG Terminal
Hrčak ID:
19413
URI
Publication date:
20.12.2007.
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