The NGO is ... Deciphering the abbreviation. Non-governmental organizations

The abbreviation of NGOs is very widespread. However, at times it is difficult to decipher it due to the fact that several names may be hidden under it. Our article will help you to decide on them.

Explanation of the abbreviation

So, the NGO is:

• non-governmental (public) organization;
• scientific and production organization;
• initial vocational education;
• non-state pension provision;
• an unidentified floating object;
• "Quaker" -1 - night passive glasses, used in the armed forces of the USSR;
• NPO is a Dutch authority that manages local radio and television broadcasting.

Thus, the deciphering of the abbreviation is directly influenced by the context. And to our subject most of all are the first two names - we will consider them in detail.

Scientific and Production Union

In this case, an NGO is an organization thatis engaged in both scientific developments and their implementation: use in production, subsequent release and sale of products. These include:

• pilot production;
• industrial enterprises;
• design and design bureaus;
• technological associations;
• research institutes.

The scientific and production union can be of any organizational and legal type: OOO NPO, PAO NPO, ZAO NPO, etc.

Non-governmental organizations

In this context, it is a legal entity thatcould be created both by public founders and private individuals without any assistance and participation of governmental (otherwise - public) institutions, which conducts its work entirely on its own money and in accordance with the adopted charter. Various forms are also coming from here: OOO, ZAO, PAO (formerly OAO) NGOs. Sources of own funds - contributions of participants, donations of patrons, grants, the performance of certain works within their competence and so on.

NGOs are national and international forms. The latter have a slightly different definition. The INGO is also created on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement also by private or legal entities and other national or international (M) NGOs. Its main goal is to promote the scientific, technical, economic, political, cultural, humanitarian dialogue of different countries. It is distinguished by its recognition by at least one state, the availability of consultative status with an intergovernmental organization. With other international institutions it is united by the following:

• regular composition of activities;
• availability of constituent documentation;
• the main method of work is multilateral negotiations;
• The nature of decisions is advisory, adopted on a general vote or consensus.

The essence of the NGO fits into several points:

• The organization's activities are highly voluntary (for participants and NGO leaders).
• Functioning on the basis of self-government.
• Do not include political associations.
• Their main goal can not be profit.

The main tasks of non-governmental associations

There are four main tasks for non-governmental organizations:

1. Free conducting necessary research and conducting propaganda - even if it runs counter to the opinion of the government of a certain state.
2. If a candidate for a mandate to the representative government openly announces his position, the NGO can freely support it.
3. Without special permission to do soany economic, commercial or economic activity that generates income. In this case, it must necessarily be licensed and corresponding to the norms introduced by the state.
4. To achieve their goals through membership in international organizations, participation in conferences of both national and world level.

Signs of non-governmental organizations

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a correspondence to a number of features:

• Both national and international level.
• Refusal to use and promote violent methods.
• Work on both legally fixed and informal basis.
• Participation in political activities is conducted without the goal of gaining power.
• He is based on self-government.
• Created on a voluntary basis.
• State agencies can not be its founders or members.
• The organization does not characterize such a goal as the receipt of income.

Classification of NGOs

NGOs are also different types of non-governmental associations. Let us cite their classification:

• By type of financing: external and own sources.
• By a variety of activities.
• By the nature of the target audience - the categories of citizens, where activities are directed.
• On the organizational form: fund, public organization.
• By region of action: international, state, regional.

Examples of NGOs

Here are examples of organizations known to many, which are essentially (M) NGOs:

• Association of International Law.
• Médecins Sans Frontières.
• "Greenpeace".
• "Amnesty International".
• "The Roman Club".
• "Reporters without borders."
• "Helsinki Group".

NGO is an abbreviation with many transcripts. The most common is an NGO. In addition, there may exist LLC, PJSC, CJSC NPO.