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Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) in Burma — Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) have been deeply involved in Burma since the State Law and Order Restoration Council seized power in 1988. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch,… … Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar)
Nongovernmental organizations — See Civil society … Historical Dictionary of the Russian Federation
nongovernmental organization — voluntary group of individuals or organizations, usually not affiliated with any government, that is formed to provide services or to advocate a public policy. Although some NGOs are for profit corporations, the vast majority are nonprofit… … Universalium
nongovernmental organization (NGO) — Organization that is not part of any government. A key distinction is between not for profit groups and for profit corporations; the vast majority of NGOs are not for profit. In some countries, particularly socialist ones, some NGOs are… … Universalium
nongovernmental organization — NGO A *private sector organization dedicated to assistance and development in the fields of economics, finance, health, political governance, humanitarian relief, and related areas. Nongovernmental organizations are often active in *developing… … Auditor's dictionary
International Organizations — Brussels has hosted many international conferences and serves as the headquarters of numerous international organizations, which are scattered throughout the city and surrounding communities. The first international peace conference was… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
International nongovernmental organization — An international nongovernmental organization (INGO) is a voluntary association of organizations or individuals for worldwide or regional action. The term nongovernmental organization or NGO is sometimes used to describe these groups, although it … Wikipedia
Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences — The Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) is an international, nongovernmental, not for profit organization established jointly by WHO and UNESCO in 1949. CIOMS serves the scientific interests of the international… … Wikipedia
Non-profit organizations and access to public information — When government agencies outsource basic services to third party non profit contractors, one consequence is that the public may lose its access to information about the service that the public would have retained, had a government agency carried… … Wikipedia
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organizations — (BKWSO) (est. 1937) A worldwide family of individuals from all walks of life, the Bahma Kumaris World Spiritual Orga nizations offer education in human, moral, and spiritual values. The founder, Prajapita Brahma, or Dada Lekhraj (1876–1969) … Encyclopedia of Hinduism
