Chapter 6_Global Civil Society and Non-governmental Organization

Non- Governmental Organization (NGO)

have strong influences and role in globalization.

Non- Governmental Organization (NGO)

Their operations are very evident across disciplines and industries such as commerce and trade, media and press, human rights, environmental groups, migration and labor.

Non- Governmental Organization (NGO)

These groups and social interests are described as civil society, an activity for groups and individuals that is relatively independent and not within the scope if governmental interference

civil society

an activity for groups and individuals that is relatively independent and not within the scope if governmental interference

entirely independent

Characteristics of NGOs

1. must be _____ from the control of any government.

political party

Characteristics of NGOs

2. NGOs are not considered as ____

generating income or profit

Characteristics of NGOs

3. NGOs perform their tasks not because of ____.

Watchdog,

Advocate,

Service Provider,

Expert,

Capacity Builder,

Incubator,

Representative,

Citizenship Champion,

Solidarity Supporter,

Definer of Standards

10 Roles of Civil Society Organizations

Transnational Non-governmental Organizations (TNGOs)

are international not-for-profit organizations that are independent and are not controlled by governments.

Transnational Non-governmental Organizations (TNGOs)

operate as an extension of the private life of the state transcending from domestic to international affairs.

Economic Non-governmental Organizations

Capitalist countries have often the most number of NGOs that are very keen on the actions and decisions of the private sector specifically capitalists and the central or national government as the main economic manager.

Capitalist countries

have often the most number of NGOs that are very keen on the actions and decisions of the private sector

capitalists, central or national government

Capitalist countries have often the most number of NGOs that are very keen on the actions and decisions of the private sector specifically _____ and the ____ as the main economic manager

Environmental Non-governmental Organizations

are considered as vanguard against the abuses of capitalists and organizations that negatively affect the environment.

UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948

The adoption of _____ which centers on the promotion of political participation and freedom, entitlements and access to adequate food, shelter, clothing, and health care provided a more pronounced obligation of the state to its citizens