Marie Dohnalová

Marie Dohnalová is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Prague. She works within the Department of Civil Society Studies and is recognized as the Czech Republic's leading expert on social enterprises. She pioneered the master's program in 'Civil Sector Studies' and developed a doctoral program focused on the civil sector.

• Education: Matej Bel University (2006, Public Economics), Charles University (1985, Sociology), University of Economics in Prague (1978, National Economy Management)

Her research spans NGOs, social enterprises, and social economy, with a focus on policy frameworks and financing models. She has led multiple research projects (2008–2010) evaluating Czech social enterprises and contributed to defining their methodology.

Her publications include four books on social economy and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Social Policy Forum. Key themes include social economy governance, nonprofit funding, and civic sector marketing. She has no listed scientific awards.

She is actively involved in academic advising and curriculum development. Further details about her courses and contact information can be accessed via the university's Student Information System (SIS).