CIVIL

SOCIETY
ORGANIZATION
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OBJECTIVE
1. Discuss the meaning of Civil
Society Organization.
2. Role of CSO
3. Examples of CSO

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 CIVIL SOCIETY
• According to Jan Aart Scholte,
"Civil society can be understood
as a political space, where
voluntary organizations
deliberately seek to shape the
rules that governs the aspect of
social life."

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 CIVIL
SOCIETY

• A civil society organization (CSO)

or non-governmental organization
(NGO) is any non-profit,
voluntary citizens' group which
is organized on a local,
national or international level.

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 EXAMPLE OF
CIVIL SOCIETY

• Churches and other faith-based organizations.

• Online groups and social media communities.
• Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and other
WHY DO WE NEED nonprofits.
CIVIL SOCIETY?
Civil society organizations play multiple roles.
They are an important source of information
for both citizens and government.

They monitor government policies and actions 5

and hold government accountable. 

THE TYPES/FORMS OF
CSO’S
● Community based organizations
● Social movements: Women’s group
● Faith-based organizations
● Youth led organizations

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 ROLE OF CSO’s
1. Watchdog: holding institutions to account, promoting
transparency and accountability.
2. Advocate: raising awareness of societal issues and challenges
and advocating for change.
3. Service provider: delivering services to meet societal needs
such as education, food and security.
4. Expert: bringing unique knowledge and experience to shape 7

policy and strategy and identifying and building solutions.

What are the fundamental values and principles of
civil society?

Equality, rule of law, limited

government, and representative
government are examples of
fundamental principles and values.

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 CHALLENGES
FACED BY CSO’S
• Fund
• Lack of Cohesion in the performance
of their duty.

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