Interest mediation between society and the political institutions of the state is one of the crucial elements of the democratic process. Vibrant civil society and stable political party system often perceived as key component in the success of advanced democracies in the West and sometimes seen as panacea for developing world. To some, the very proliferation of civil society organizations as well as political parties–no matter what their type, agenda, or influence–builds the infrastructure of democracy, because in their view an active associational life is a precursor of democracy. As many scholars wish to explore commonalities, differences and even synergies between the two, they also highlight importance of conjunction of party politics and civil society as a key ingredient to build democracy. Though there are some significant differences between the way civil society discourse is framed in emerging democracies of Eastern Europe (particularly in Post-Soviet countries) and other developed parts of the world, in societies where democracy is severely challenged, the difference is not always as clear cut as it may seem. however, it is acknowledged that existence of strong civil society and political actors can result in tangible gains for consolidation of democracy, including greater responsiveness to citizen needs, increased cooperation across party and ethnic lines, and more sustainable political environment. 1