16. CIVIL SOCIETY
Comprises voluntary associations and groups formed
by individuals with shared interests or goals,
operating independently of government and
business sectors. It represents the foundation of
community engagement and activism, fostering
collaboration to address societal challenges.
17. Civil Society
Organizations
These organizations are formed by
individuals or groups of citizens to
pursue shared interests, promote social
causes, or address specific issues
affecting society. Civil society
organizations typically work to advance
various social, political, environmental,
or humanitarian goals.
18. NonGovernment
Organizations
It is by far a clear representation of
how civil society groups, once they
achieve a semblance of identity,
order, and social capital, can be a
force in terms of lobbying and
promotion of interest.
Must be organized, voluntary, needs-
oriented
19. RoleofCivilSociety
Organizations
Civil society organizations help prevent governments from having
too much power by keeping them accountable and ensuring they
act in the public's best interest. They do this through activities like
monitoring government actions and advocating for the rights of
citizens. This helps maintain a balance of power and promotes
democracy.
20. Localand
International
Groups
InternationalOrganizations
Institutions that are broader than the
NGOs and government organizations. The
cover a wide array of issues including
global concerns such as poverty,
malnutrition, and environment.
NongovernmentOrganizations
exist outside the control of the state and
mostly have a specific concern or
problem. They strive to solve society’s
problem by engaging from the bottom
up.
Government Organizations
a state agency directly appointed by the
government to carry out its duties for a
specified goal
International Nongovernment
Organizations
Covers global concerns, and their
operations go beyond states. However,
they do not have the support of other
state actors.
22. EmergenceofCivil
SocietyGroups
While the concept of civil society in the context
of political thought continues to evolve today, its
roots date at least as far back as Ancient Rome.
To Roman statesman Cicero (106 BCE to 42 BCE),
the term “societas civilis” referred to a political
community encompassing more than one city
that was governed by the rule of law and typified
by a degree of urban sophistication. This kind of
community was understood in contrast to
uncivilized or barbarian tribal settlements.
24. SocialMovements
Social movements are, by definition, groups that
exist for a sole purpose or issue and tend to focus
once it is attained. These movements are grand
and sweeping in its scale, their impact is mostly
short-life and fragile. Social movements exist
through the sheer will of their members in
spreading their concerns in various platforms, such
as through flash gatherings and rallies.
Must be Informal, Progressive, and Issue-based