It faces problems of legitimacy and recognition, and resource development. Professor Kelevi Kivist , President of the Finnish Red Cross Professor Kivist 's presentation built on Professor Anheier's by attempting to describe in more detail the nature of the third sector. He expanded on a description of the third sector in different types of political economies. The trend towards a more liberal type of society in social democratic countries is forcing the third sector to take over what were formerly government responsibilities for social and health care. Volunteering has also changed its nature.
People wish to make less commitment to a single organisation.
In Finland people are more reluctant to become members, and when they volunteer, they do so for shorter periods. Some key issues were raised by questions from the audience. The third sector is diffuse and not defined clearly. In Denmark, there are increasing demands for volunteers to become more 'professional'. This requires a greater investment in volunteers.