NGO data links
A selection of links to data repositories and research institutions on NGOs.
Content from Non-Governmental Organisations and Civil Society working group
Non-Governmental Organisations and Civil Society
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The NGO working group aims to promote the study of non-governmental organisations in world politics, including their role in domestic and transnational civil society; their involvement in processes of global governance; their effect on international policy negotiations; and questions relating to their legitimacy and accountability. We provide a forum where the implications and interconnections between such issues can be discussed, and facilitate networking and collaboration between scholars and practitioners of similar interests.
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News and analysis
Introducing the NGO and Civil Society Working Group conveners
Here we introduce the working group conveners: Dr Angela Crack and Dr Erla Thrandardottir.
Methods for NGO-related research – 2018 workshop review
A review of the NGO working group's 2018 workshop - a webinar for postgraduates.
Legality and legitimacy of INGOs - 2016/17 workshop review
A summary of the 'Legality and legitimacy of INGOs workshop with links to the annual reports.
NGOs in global governance - 2015 workshop review
A review of the NGOs in global governance workshop at City University.
Knowledge(s) in civil society organisations in development - 2014 workshop review
A review of our 2014 workshop held jointly with the Development Studies Association (DSA).
NGO legitimacy and accountability - 2013 workshop review
A review of the NGO legitimacy and accountability workshop 2013.
Upcoming events
Civil Society and the Pandemic: Perspectives from South Asia
A roundtable with civil society representatives and academics from South Asia.
Past events
The Revenge of Tocqueville – the resurgence of individual local politics and membership organising at the expense of apolitical and professional INGOs
Exploring the rising tension in the relations between professional and civil society organisations.
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