This document discusses the history and characteristics of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It outlines how NGOs evolved from the 1950s focusing on charity work to the 1990s when they started focusing on sustainable development. The key characteristics of NGOs are that they are private institutions working for public benefit, do not need to be registered, are self-governing, not-for-profit, and operate on a voluntary basis. Understanding the fundamental characteristics of NGOs is essential to comprehending the concept.

1. NGO:
CONCEPT &
CHARACTERISTICS

2. Overview of the presentation
Part 1: History
Part 2: Characteristic

3. 1. History
2. Characteristic Inception
Evolution
 1950s & 60s
 1970s
 1980s
 1990s
CSR

4. 1. History
2. Characteristic
Fundamental Characteristic
Public or Private?

5. 1. History
2. Characteristic
Fundamental Characteristic
Registration required or
not?

6. 1. History
2. Characteristic
Fundamental Characteristic
Formal Institution

7. 1. History
2. Characteristic
Fundamental Characteristic
Self Governing

8. 1. History
2. Characteristic
Fundamental Characteristic
Non Profit or Not for Profit?

9. 1. History
2. Characteristic
Fundamental Characteristic
Voluntary

10. Private institutions
For Public benefit
Need not be registered
Formal Institutions
Self-governing
Not for profit
Voluntary
Fundamental Characteristics
of NGOs
1. History
2. Characteristic

11. Takeaways
 NGO support the Government in carrying out the
activities that are primarily Government’s
responsibility
 Scenario in the voluntary sector has now
completely changed since its inception.
 The understanding of fundamental characteristics
is essential for understanding the concept of NGOs.