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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Independent non-state groups that provide services, advocate policies, or monitor governments and firms.

Interpretations

  • Pluralist: NGOs amplify voices and solve problems.
  • Accountability Skeptic: Questions representativeness and influence.

Examples

A simple, concrete illustration to make it click.

  • Everyday: Volunteering with a charity or donating to a watchdog group that reports on local issues.
  • Policy: An NGO runs an aid program after a disaster or monitors an election and publishes findings.
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