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NGOs - Introduction

NGOs - Introduction. Definition. Non Government Organisation Non-state actors, a collection of individuals who seek change, often without the approval of national governments. Represent specific economic, social, religious, environmental interests. Examples (there are many millions).

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NGOs - Introduction

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  1. NGOs - Introduction

  2. Definition • Non Government Organisation • Non-state actors, a collection of individuals who seek change, often without the approval of national governments. • Represent specific economic, social, religious, environmental interests.

  3. Examples (there are many millions) • Amnesty International • Red Cross / Red Crescent • Medicine Sans Frontiers • Catholic Church • al Qaeda • Rotary • The Yakuza • Greenpeace

  4. Different Types • NGOs with universalist and non-partisan aspirations e.g. The Red Cross/Crescent • NGOs motivated by self interest e.g. Yakuza • NGOs that are noted for their destructive impacts e.g. al Qaeda

  5. Growth in the number of NGOs

  6. Why have NGOs grown so much?

  7. Global Citizenship • This concept is becoming more pervasive.

  8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1JSt-QINQ

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