Non-Gonvermental Organisations - NGOs as a civil society organisation or social movement organisations

6 important questions on Non-Gonvermental Organisations - NGOs as a civil society organisation or social movement organisations

What are civil society organisations (CSOs)?

Type of NGO where networks of people with a certain ideal and identity, aiming to change a certain situation with certain activities (feminist groups, peace movement, animal activists)

What are the 3 types of civil society organisations (CSOs)?

  • Instrumental/reformistic organisations (natuur & milieu, trade unions)
  • Sub-cultural organisations (energy collectives, organic farming cooperatives)
  • Critical movement organisations (black power)

What is the aim of instrumental/reformistic organisations?

To achieve concrete results and do not perform radical types of activities
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What is the aim of sub-cultural organisations?

To establish small-scale alternative communities

CSOs lack resources like money and equipment. Which other resources are important for succes?

  • Knowledge
  • Media
  • Labour
  • Solidarity
  • Legitimacy
  • Support from others
  • Social entrepreneurs
  • Organised

What factors are needed for a NGO to be succesfull?

  • Resources
  • Organisational strength
  • Political opportunities

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