Involvement of NGOs in Contemporary Society
Involvement of NGOs in Contemporary Society

Author(s): Mihaela PĂCEȘILĂ
Subject(s): Civil Society, Public Administration
Published by: EDITURA ASE
Keywords: explosion of NGOs; civil society development; democratic consolidation; NGOs-agents of change; community problem solving
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the activities and roles of NGOs in order to determine their place in contemporary society. The first part of the paper outlines the criteria for definition and classification of NGOs. The second part of the paper provides an analysis of NGO evolution and development throughout history focusing on their influence and role in the world. In the end, the author concludes that NGOs represent a citizens' initiative in order to solve community problems and their involvement in society requires time and resources.

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