Understanding Civil Society Organizations: Characteristics and Scope
UNDERSTANDING CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS: What are the functions of civil society? What does civil society mean? What are examples of civil society?
DEFINITION OF CSOs IN LITERATURE All non-state associations, excluding the State and Market, Schools and Hospitals, Households and Individuals ( Cariño , 2002 ) “The arena of uncoerced collective action, around shared interests, purposes and values. In theory, its institutional forms are distinct from those of the state and market…” (Centre for Civil Society, London School of Economics)
4 DILG (MC 2021-054, MC 2022-083) CSO refers to a non-state and non-profit association that works to improve society and the human condition.
DILG (MC 2021-054, MC 2022-083) N on-governmental Organization People’s Organizations Civic Organizations Community-based Organizations Faith-based Organizations Cooperatives Social Movements Professional Groups Business Groups Basic types of CSOs include:
6 San Simon Farmers Cooperative
7 Basic Types of CSOs A cooperative is an autonomous and duly registered association of persons, with a common bond of interest, who have voluntarily joined together to achieve their social, economic and cultural needs and aspirations by making equitable contributions to the capital required, patronizing their products and services and accepting a fair share of risks and benefits of the undertaking by the universally accepted cooperative principles. Examples: Abot Kamay sa Kalusugan Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Buklod Tulungan sa Kabuhayan Credit Cooperative COOPERATIVE
8 Rotary Club of Balagtas
9 CIVIC ORGANIZATION This is any local service club, fraternal society or association, volunteer group, or local civic league or association not organized for profit but operated exclusively for educational or charitable purposes, including the promotion of community welfare, and the net earnings of which are devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, recreational or social welfare purposes. Examples: Lion’s Club, Red Cross BASIC TYPES OF CSOs
10 Union of Budget Officers of Malabon
11 PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION (PO) This refers to an independent, bonafide association of citizens with a demonstrated capacity to promote public interest and an identifiable leadership and membership structure. POs are often formed among the basic sectors of society. Community-based organizations and labor unions fall into this category. Examples: Organisasyon ng mga Kababaihan para sa Kalusugan ng San Pedro, Bukid Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association, Bankers Village V Homeowners Association, Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino BASIC TYPES OF CSOs
SOCIAL MOVEMENT These are large informal groupings of individuals or organizations that aim to affect social change through sustained, organized, collective action. Some of them are not permanent institutions, but instead tend to coalesce, pursue their aims, and then dissolve. But others remain permanent institutions. Religious movements and faith-based organizations are included in this category. Examples: August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM), Couples for Christ, Task Force Participatory Local Governance (TF-PLG) BASIC TYPES OF CSOs
13 Bukidnon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
14 BUSINESS GROUP/INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION This refers to a non-stock corporation composed of businesses in the same industry and established to pursue the interest of the industry. Chambers of commerce and industry associations also fall into this category. Examples: Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines BASIC TYPES OF CSOs
15 NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (NGO) It is a non-stock, non-profit organization that works with different sectors and communities, promoting their general welfare and development provides a wide range of services for people’s organizations, and tends to operate with full-time staff. Social development organizations, foundations, and independent research institutions fall into this category. Examples: Tahanang Walang Hagdanan , Inc., Save the Children, Petron Foundation, World Vision BASIC TYPES OF CSOs
16 PROFESSIONAL GROUP/ASSOCIATION A professional association is a duly incorporated non-stock corporation by registered professionals and established for the benefit and welfare of the professionals of one discipline, for the advancement of the profession itself, and for other professional ends. E xamples : Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), Philippine Economic Society (PES) BASIC TYPES OF CSOs
Wide variety of CSOs Treat them as partners Work on common interests ENGAGE WITH CSOs
18 CREATING NETWORKS BUILDING TRUST ENCOURAGING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FACILITATING DIALOGUE PROVIDING EDUCATION ADVOCATING FOR INTERESTS CSO CONTRIBUTES
19 CSOs build ‘social capital’ essential for democracy
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