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NGO (non-governmental organization)
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A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a citizen-based association that operates independently of government, usually to deliver resources or serve some social or political purpose. The World Bank classifies NGOs as either operational NGOs, which are primarily concerned with development projects, or advocacy NGOs, which are primarily concerned with promoting a cause.
The International Standards Organization (ISO) is a non-governmental organization. As such, its standards are voluntary, but many of its member institutes are part of the governmental structures of their countries, and ISO standards have found their way into many laws. Information technology professionals, for example, are probably familiar with the ISO/IEC 27000 series of standards for IT security management.
Variations of NGOs include:
• BINGO (business-friendly international NGO or big international NGO); the Red Cross is one example of a BINGO.
• ENGO (environmental NGO); the World Wildlife Fund is one example of an ENGO.
• GONGO (government-operated NGO), by definition not an NGO but an organization created by a government to resemble an NGO to further some agenda.
• INGO (international NGO); Oxfam is one example of an INGO.
• QUANGO (quasi-autonomous NGO), an NGO which may have some governmental members; the ISO is one example of a QUANGO.
• RINGO (religious international NGO); the Catholic Relief Services is one example of a RINGO.
Meaning of NGO
NGO means non - government organisation. Any organisation who is doing non profit activity is called NGO . The aim to make NGO is to do social activities . These organisations do not involve in commercial activities . The source of fund may be private or govt. NGO collects fund through donation . Now , NGO are also known as private voluntary organisation .
Role of NGO in Consumer awarness
NGO plays a very important role in the consumer awareness . Consumer is the person who buys the products of the company. It is his right to choose the right product at right price . Many NGO are created for providing awareness to consumer with the help of print media , seminars and work shops with this consumers knows what are the points with a business man to cheat the consumers . He can give low quality products. These NGO are also helpful to give remedies to helpless consumers . Large nos. of advocates and legal experts work voluntarily in NGO . So , consumer can get help or advice from these members .
DEFINITION OF NGOs
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments, advocate and monitor policies and encourage political particpation through provision of information. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, environment or health. They provide analysis and expertise, serve as early warning mechanisms and help monitor and implement international agreements. Their relationship with offices and agencies of the United Nations system differs depending on their goals, their venue and the mandate of a particular institution.