Non-Government Organization (NGOs)
NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (NGOs)
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A NGO
is any
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Non-profit
o
& Voluntary citizens group which is
legally
§ Constituted
§ Organized
§ & Operated on a
· Local
· National
· & International level
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They are task oriented and driven by people
with a common interest like
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Human Rights
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Environment
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Health
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Poverty Eradication
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Rehabilitation
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Employment
Classification,
Features, Activities and Functions of NGOs
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Classification
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By the level of Orientation
§ Charitable
§ Service
§ Participatory
§ Empowering
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By the level of Operation
§ Community Based
§ City Wide
§ National NGOs
§ International NGOs
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Features
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Support democratic system
o
Function on non-profit basis
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Non political in character
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Defined objectives
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Voluntary character
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Wide operation area
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Positive contribution
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Need financial support
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Activities
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Create awareness
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Protect human rights
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Encourage rehabilitation
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Gainful employment
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Combat man made crisis
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Protect environment
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Functions
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Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP)
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Counselling
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Infrastructure Development
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Supporting Innovation
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Supporting Pilot Projects
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Construction of Housing Facilities
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Providing Technical Assistance
Advantages,
Disadvantages, Responsibilities and Challenges to NGOs
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Advantages
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Ability to experiment freely
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Flexible in adapting to local needs
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Enjoy good rapport with people
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Ability to communicate at all levels
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Ability to recruit experts
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Less restriction from government
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Disadvantages
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Lack of funds
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Lack of dedicated leadership
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Inadequate trained personnel
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Misuse of funds
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Monopolization of leadership
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Lack of public participation
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Lack of coordination
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Responsibilities
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Act as a change agent
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Environment
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Safeguarding human rights
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Representatives of weaker sections
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Challenges
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Need for honest & dedicated persons
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Need for transparency to create confidence
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Proper personnel policy
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Protect the interest of people rather than
members
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Easy to operate mechanism
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