Problems Associated with Ngo's Undertaking Governance Functions
What advantages and problems are associated with NGOs undertaking governance functions?
Non-Governmental organizations (NGO) are non-profit organizations created by communities or legal entities without government participation or representation. NGOs effectiveness is portrayed by its governance functions. The advantages associated with NGOs undertaking governance functions are based on their influence in their regional states and also internationally. The threat of nation state failure makes the growth of NGOs very urgent as they are what the state will rely on once a state loses its sovereignty or credibility. NGOs pay most of their attention to social, economic and cultural rights. They are like a watchdog, in this case watching the government. NGOs are accountable to their communities. As long as they benefit directly or indirectly from public-sector support, NGOs are expected to demonstrate a high degree of accountability to their surrounding community. NGOs seek to give governments what the community wants and how the community responds to certain policies but at the same may remain distant and uninformed. They are an intermediary between the community and governments and may act as a voice for the unrepresented groups. The good work of NGOs has not gone unnoticed but in recent times, their legitimacy has come into question especially about their representativeness. NGO governance functions include representative democracy in Australia and other western societies. NGOs serve as a consultative function, publicizing government policies and programs as well as debate them. They provide ongoing commentary about policies and improve human service programs. They also provide welfare services and support for communities. They also put pressure on governments to deliver to the community. This paper outlines the functions of NGOs as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the organizations. Most NGOs rely on their founder for their funding support when they are
Non-Governmental organizations (NGO) are non-profit organizations created by communities or legal entities without government participation or representation. NGOs effectiveness is portrayed by its governance functions. The advantages associated with NGOs undertaking governance functions are based on their influence in their regional states and also internationally. The threat of nation state failure makes the growth of NGOs very urgent as they are what the state will rely on once a state loses its sovereignty or credibility. NGOs pay most of their attention to social, economic and cultural rights. They are like a watchdog, in this case watching the government. NGOs are accountable to their communities. As long as they benefit directly or indirectly from public-sector support, NGOs are expected to demonstrate a high degree of accountability to their surrounding community. NGOs seek to give governments what the community wants and how the community responds to certain policies but at the same may remain distant and uninformed. They are an intermediary between the community and governments and may act as a voice for the unrepresented groups. The good work of NGOs has not gone unnoticed but in recent times, their legitimacy has come into question especially about their representativeness. NGO governance functions include representative democracy in Australia and other western societies. NGOs serve as a consultative function, publicizing government policies and programs as well as debate them. They provide ongoing commentary about policies and improve human service programs. They also provide welfare services and support for communities. They also put pressure on governments to deliver to the community. This paper outlines the functions of NGOs as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the organizations. Most NGOs rely on their founder for their funding support when they are