NGOs: An Introduction

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In modern welfare states, the aim of government is to provide good governance. But it does not mean that government will be overburdened. Again, good governance, which is the maximum development for majority population should be the ultimate end. So the rolling back of the state from major sectors is a viable alternative for effective socio-economic development. This retreat of state has opened floodgates for Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs). It is to be noted here that, NGOs have their origin since the emergence of UNO, but the term ‘NGO’ carries different connotations under different circumstances, based on the socio-economic foundations of the nation. In this free market economy, NGOs are ubiquitous, invading a number of socio-economic fields like promotion of human rights, protection of environment, women empowerment, combating corruption, solving international disputes, waste management etc. The roles played by them are really praiseworthy. This book is an attempt to illustrate such new dimensions of socio-economic fields in which NGOs are playing key roles, by taking experiences from some countries around the world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Santap Sanhari Mishra

Santap Sanhari Mishra holds an M.A. and an M.Phil in Public Administration from Utkal University. He also holds an M.A. in History from the same university. He is currently working as a Faculty Associate at Icfai Business School Research Centre, Kolkata. Prior to joining Icfai, he worked for Utkal University for four years as a visiting faculty in P.G Department of Public Administration and as an Academic Counselor for Public Administration at University's DDCE.