CIVIL SOCIETY

THREE MEANINGS OF CIVIL SOCIETY:

Civic Groups
 non-profit organization, association or political entity, or any authorized representative of
a governmental entity.

Civil Society Organizations

non-state actors whose aims are neither to generate profits nor to seek governing power.

Non-governmental Organizations [NGO]

is a non-profit organizations that furthers some social or humanitarian mission around the
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Characteristics of Civil Society Organization
 Freedom of choice
 Freedom from profit making
 Freedom from administrative regulations
 Laypersons and professionals join forces
 Action at a local and grassroot level
 Chance to make a difference
Advocacy of Civil Organizations
 Influencing decision-makers
 Media outreach
 Citizens’ education
 Various form of civic engagement