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| What is an NGO and CSO, what is the difference? | A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a not-for-profit organization that is independent of states and international governmental organisations. They are usually funded by donations but some avoid formal funding altogether and are run primarily by volunteers.NGO's can be large (INGO's) or smaller grassroots community organisations. CSO's (civil society organisations) is an umbrella term for any organisation independent of the govt. such as unions, religious organisations, NGO's or academic foundations etc. (3rd Sector!) |
| Why do they exist? | NGO's fill a gap by providing services that neither the government nor the private sector undertake. In a utopian world, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) would not exist. NGOs provide services that fill gaps left by the private and public sectors. They are also said to be more effective than governments as they are dedicated primarily to their cause. NGO's also bypass authoritarian, dangerous or unstable political fields, and assist in countries where this is the case. |
| What are some ways NGO's operate? | NGO's are varied in their approaches. 1st approach: NGO's can work on basic needs and relief (from disasters, displacement etc) 2.NGO's can work on small scale self-reliant development (health, education and community sustainable development) 3. Sustainable development - engages capacity building programs on a large scale. 4. NGO's can be also primarily advocacy based, and work on changing and implementing government policy to better the situation of their client. |
| Pro's of NGOs? | - Less bureaucratic and more efficient than government aid - Provide services the state cannot - Sustainable development Capacity building - Ethical foundations, therefore more likely to do 'good'? - Provide relief and welfare |
| Cons of NGOs? | - Issues of accountability - Donors may use NGOs to fill their own agendas -poorly spent funds - May lack proper structure or strategic planning systems - Risk of corruption even in an NGO - Illegal actions (crossing borders etc) |
| Solutions? | - Accountability: Govt. (ACFID) or Non-govt. Transparency International - Good governance, Strategic planning - Good practice - Client, Donor, and Internal needs must be all met and balanced - Find a balance between bureaucracy and remaining flexible and adaptable |
| Where did NGO's come from? | Term originated from 1945 (UN creation), But in the 1980's with the rise of neoliberalism came a rise in popularity of NGO's (which had been around much longer) This is due to a general disillusionment with the 'state' and state-led development & saw an increase in privatisation. |
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