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Non Governmental Organization (NGO)

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are non-profit citizen groups that operate independently of governments. They serve social or political purposes in a cooperative manner. The World Bank identifies two broad groups of NGOs: operational NGOs that focus on development projects, and advocacy NGOs that promote particular causes. NGOs must be independent of government control, are not political parties, and perform tasks without a profit-generating goal. They are funded through membership dues, private donations, sales of goods/services, and some rely on government grants.
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Non Governmental Organization (NGO)

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are non-profit citizen groups that operate independently of governments. They serve social or political purposes in a cooperative manner. The World Bank identifies two broad groups of NGOs: operational NGOs that focus on development projects, and advocacy NGOs that promote particular causes. NGOs must be independent of government control, are not political parties, and perform tasks without a profit-generating goal. They are funded through membership dues, private donations, sales of goods/services, and some rely on government grants.
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Non Governmental Organization (NGO)

 is a non-profit, citizen-based group that functions independently of


government
 sometimes called civil societies
 they serve specific social or political purposes
 cooperative in nature

Two Broad Groups of NGO Identified by World Bank

1. Operational NGOs

- which focuses on development projects

2. Advocacy NGOs

- which are organized to promote particular causes

Characteristics of Non Governmental Organizations

1. An NGO must be entirely independent from the control of any


government.

- authority and jurisdiction on operation and decisions


- design own programs and activities without interference from
government

2. NGOs are not considered as political party.


- have political participation in political issues but not classified as
organization part of bureaucratic operation of the state
3. NGOs perform their task not because of generating income.
- described as non-profit and not-for-profit
How NGOs are Funded?
1. Membership dues
2. Private donations
3. The sale of goods and services
4. Grants
5. Some NGOs rely significantly on government funds
Non Governmental Organization (NGO)

- is a non-profit, citizen-based group that functions independently of

government

Two Broad Groups of NGO Identified by World Bank

1. Operational NGOs

2. Advocacy NGOs

Characteristics of Non Governmental Organizations

1. An NGO must be entirely independent from the control of any

government

2. NGOs are not considered as political party.

3. NGOs perform their task not because of generating income.

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