This document discusses non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their role in development. It defines NGOs and outlines some key concepts, including that NGOs emerged in 1945 to give consultative roles to organizations that were neither governments nor member states. The document also discusses the features and definitions of NGOs, comparing them to government agencies. Specifically, it notes that NGOs are more flexible, adaptive, and cost-effective than governments at responding quickly to people's needs.