International Journal of Small Economies

an International peer-reviewed academic journal on public policy in small economies and nations, island nations and developing countries

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): Their Creation, Purposes and Raison D’etre

IJSE Volume 6 / 2021

Professor Augustine E. Akhidime
Benson Idahosa University

Vol. 07, No. 01, Year 2022, Pages 14-19

ABSTRACT

The migrant population of the Maldives makes up one-third of the island’s population, with Indian and

The combined activities of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) at local and international levels, have over the past years gained prominence and popularity as the third pillar as well as the prominent engine of growth and development through the provision of social, economic and environmental enhanced services  to the marginalised areas of the world.

The capacity of NGOs to perform successfully in most of the backward, fragile or unstable socio-political terrains and climes have gotten the attention, recognition and applause of many countries that include those that are apprehensive of their operations. There are currently 3000+ NGOs with consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council. There are an estimated 10 million (non-governmental organizations) NGOs worldwide, (The Global Journal 2015).

Keywords: NGO, Organizations, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

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Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): Their Creation, Purposes and Raison D’etre

Professor Augustine E. Akhidime

Vol. 07, No. 01, Year 2022, Pages 14-19

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