About the authors Roxana Pencea has studied political science and internation­al relations at Babeș-Bolyai University, and subsequently ob­tained a Master’s degree in social communication and public relations. Her empirical research has focused on the impact of social communication and citizen participation as a way to influence public policies. Tudor Brădățan has a degree in European affairs manage­ment, and also attended postgraduate studies in sociology, communication and marketing at Babeș-Bolyai University. He has expressed a long-term interest in researching and pre­senting the various issues of the Romanian civil society, with a focus on their power to influence social transformation, the public speech and citizen participation. Contact Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Romania I Emanoil Porumbaru str, no 21, sector 1, Bucharest I www.fes.ro To order publications: fes@fes.ro Commercial use of all media published by the Friedrich­Ebert-Stiftung(FES) is not permitted without the written consent of the FES. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung or of the organization for which the author works. This publication is printed on paper from sustainable forestry.