Civil Society

official development

Governments have fostered the growth of the voluntary sector by contracting out public services and by increasing the involvement of churches and non- governmental organization in ________ programs.

Expansion of civil society

________ has taken place in response to three sets of pressures.

Civil Society

The space between kingship and the state; part of the web of social institutions and relations. This was founded on positive citizenship values and public interest but its definition has changed throughout history.

Traditional Civil Society

Exists in all countries but not all perform traditional functions. This is highly structured, less specialized, but performs important economic activities and alleviates problems created by the weakness of a state (yet lacks in strengthening).

Modern Civil Society

This is formalized and professionalized; specialization exists in functions and full-time organizers are present as this is crucial for service provision.

Ottoway, 2005

“Defining the meaning of civil society is difficult because the term is laden with theoretical assumptions, unsolved problems and value judgements." -? on civil society

Rooy, 2014

A collective noun; synonymous with the voluntary sector, advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations, social movements, human rights organizations, and more that are involved in change work." -? on modern civil society