Role of NGOs in Development Communication Unit III

What is NGO? NGO means Non-Governmental Organization. , Synonyms for NGO: NPO (non-profit organization),

NGO Activities NGOs are divided into two types for activities. These are: Ø Operational

Operational NGOs have to mobilize resources, in the form of financial donations, materials or

NGOs & Development • NGOs works as implementer, catalyst and partner for development. For

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Role of NGOs in Development Communication Unit III Paper: Development Communication Course: BJMC , Semester: II Institution: DSPMU, Ranchi Teacher’s Name: Sumedha Chaudhury

What is NGO? NGO means Non-Governmental Organization. , Synonyms for NGO: NPO (non-profit organization), CSO (civil society organization), TSO (third sector organization), VSO (voluntary sector organization), CBO (community-based organization), GRO (grass roots organization). According to the United Nations, any kind of private organization that is independent from government control can be termed an ‘NGO’, provided it is not for profit. There is no difference between a non-governmental organization and a private voluntary organization

NGO Activities NGOs are divided into two types for activities. These are: Ø Operational NGOs Ø Campaigning NGOs

Operational NGOs have to mobilize resources, in the form of financial donations, materials or volunteer labour, in order to sustain their projects and programmes. Example: Citizens Foundation. Campaigning NGOs want to achieve large scale change with indirect involvement of political system. Example: change. org

NGOs & Development • NGOs works as implementer, catalyst and partner for development. For Example: ADR work on the political system of India and its states on behalf of government. Similarly, UNICEF conducts programmes in collaboration with government.