Question 6GS2GS2
Civil society organizations play a pivotal role in fostering 'collective private action for the public good'. What challenges do they face in local resource mobilization (LRM) and corporate funding through corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Also suggest measures.
Introduction
Civil society organization are said to be the third sector of the governance.
13 words
Main Body
Civil society organization are said to be the third sector of the governance.
Role played:
1Collective mobilization
2Rights assurance → fighting for cause (eg NAZ foundation)
3Rehabilitation & justice (eg Chhaya foundation by Lakshmi Agarwal)
4Legal assistance and political awareness (eg PUCL, ADA)
5Environmental protection (eg Centre for Science & Environment (CSE))
Challenge in Resource Mobilization:
1funding challenges
2Expertise and technology access is less
Challenge in CSR funding:
1CSR to skewed → Region based, Sector/Area based → 65% funding in education, health, etc → No funding in naval area or North-east
2CSOs used as tool in hands of corporately → towards poverty alleviation etc.
3Black money/money laundering through channels of CSO.
Measures:
1Clear laws enforcement for CSR
2Maintaining accounts of CSO & Auditing (IB recommendations)
3Strict regulation to foreign contribution (Vijay Kelkar Committee)
CSOs are 'driven by democracy' as they engine people participation.
156 words5 paragraphs
Conclusion
CSOs are 'driven by democracy' as they engine people participation.
10 words
Topper
Anjali Thakur
AIR 432023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
Civil Society Organizations
CSOs and Resource Mobilization
Writing Stats
179
Total words
5
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone