The term NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) seems to be deceptively simple. However it has been defined by different individuals and scholars. According to Asian Development Bank the term non-governmental organization refers to “an organization not based in government, and it is not created to earn profit”. United Nations defines it as “private organizations that pursue activities to relieve suffering, promote the interest of poor, protect the environment, provide basic social services or undertake…

World War 2 were those nations who either fought the battle or were affected by the war. Below is a pictorial indication of the roles different countries played in the World War II. The World War II was fought between two major military alliances namely the axis powers and the allies. The Axis power was a group of countries led by Nazi Germany, kingdom of Italy and empire of Japan. The allies led by united kingdom were joined later on Soviet Union…

NGOs are defined as “private organizations which conduct and pursue activities to relieve sufferings, promote the interests of poor, provide basic social services or undertake community development”. In wider usage, the term NGO can be applied to any non profiting organization which is independent from the government. NGOs are typically value based organizations which depend, in whole or in part, on charitable donations and voluntary service. Although theNGO sector has become increasingly professional…

3.3 Role of NGOs in protection of Human Rights Many people around the world have dedicated their lives to do something for others, like protecting human rights and ending all kinds of abuses that could be a part of it. This may only be possible if these people or organizations have full public support and advocacy. Non-Governmental Organizations or NGOs are such organizations that try and help all around the world. They work day in and day out, without any alternative mission, to help the needy like…

ASSIGNMENT ON- NGOs and Development in India submitted to the university of Mangalore By Nelson Pinto With the declining role of the state in social welfare and social services, NGOs are increasingly gaining attention and prominence and are looked upon as alternative agencies in promoting awareness, change and development in society. After Independence we find with launching of planning for development, the voluntary sector have had official status…

Role of NGOs in addressing sexual harassment India has several non-governmental organizations, which are constantly working towards addressing the issue of sexual harassment at work place. These organizations are working in this direction by following the following steps: 1. Awareness programmes NGOs like Oxfam India and Parivarthan are increasingly taking initiatives to organize programmes and camps to promote awareness among the women of the country. Since, education in an area where India…

Role of Commercial Banks in the Economic Development of a Country: Commercial banks are one of the three primary agents which help circulating funds in the market. Commercial banks provide loans and corporate bonds to the households, new start ups and small medium enterprises to run their businesses. It also obtains money from the households and invests that money to other profitable investments. The money held as customer account then accrues interest which is given to the customer in the form…

Due to their growth over the years, the role of NGO’s has become extremely significant in alleviating poverty throughout the last few decades. Given the range of NGO 's, their roles are numerous and widespread when addressing poverty. An important role they play is to channel money from developed countries into developing ones so that they can fulfil the second element of their function: to initiate empowerment programs, offer relief and other basic amenities to individuals who are suffering from…

Introduction: The role of culture in the economic development of countries is often overlooked by economists, yet it can significantly affect a country's economic development. Culture generates assets, such as skills, products, expression, and insight that contribute to the social and economic well being of the community. I will show the benefit of culture's impact on economic development through tourism, social capital, and corporate governance. In contrast, culture can produce negative outcomes…

1.The Role of entrepreneurship in economic development of a country An entrepreneur can be regarded as a person, who has the initiative skill and motivation to set up a business or enterprise of his own and who always looks for high achievements. He is the catalyst for social change and works for the common good. They look for opportunities, identify them and seize them mainly for economic gains. An action oriented entrepreneur is a highly calculative individual who is always willing to undertake…