Role of NGO's in health service delivery

The role of NGO's (both international and domestic) in health service delivery

1. The role of non-governmental organizations (both international and domestic) in health service delivery Bikash Gyawali B.Sc optometry, Mph 1

2. Introduction Which is the biggest Non government organization( NGO ) in the world? Red Cross What is NGO boom ? Ind i a witnessing NGO b o o m , t here i s 1 for e v ery 600 people - Times of India said 2

3. What is an NGOs ? An NGO is a “ private organization that pursues activities to relieve suffering , promote the interests of the poor , protect the environment , provide basic social services , or undertake community development .” (- Michael Edwards and Alan Fowler / World Bank (Operational Director 14.70) Some alternative terms used for NGOs Volunteer sector Transnational social movement organizations Private voluntary organizations Non-state actors (NSA's) 3

4. In general A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level Include organizations engaged in public service, based on ethical, social, religious Formal/ Informal groups or organization ( Formal groups - military units, corporations, churches, court systems, trade, universities, sports teams and charities) ( Informal groups - employees of an organization who have a common interest) 4

5. NGOs in India The Society For Participatory Research In Asia (PRIA ) survey 2015 reveals that 26.5% of NGOs are engaged in religious activities 21.3% work in the area of community and/or social service About one in five NGOs works in education 7.9% are active in the fields of sports and culture 6.6% work in the health sector 5

6. Types of ngo 6

7. Role of NGO 7

8. THE ROLE OF NGOs IN DEVELOPMENT Providing goods and services Assisting the government achieve its development Helping citizens to voice their aspirations, concerns and alternatives for consideration by policy makers Helping to enhance the accountability and transparency of government and local government programs and of officials 8

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10. Role of NGOs (both international and domestic) in health service delivery Comm u ni t y he al t h prom ot io n a n d educa t io n ( su c h as hygiene and waste disposal) Managing emerging health crises (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B) Co m m u ni t y socia l probl e ms ( ju v eni l e crimes, ru n -awa y , street children, prostitution) Environmental (sustainable water and energy resources) Economic (micro loans, skills training, financial education and consulting) Development and operation of infrastructure (construction of hospitals and healthcares, school, public toilets etc. and infrastructure construction) 10

11. Cont. Women's issues (women's and child health care, rights, counseling, literacy issues) Maintaining the international health relations Conducting and funding the medical and public health research for improvement of health service To maintain the intersectoral coordination in health care delivery system Supporting innovation, demonstration and pilot projects in healthcare delivery system Conduct reviews and assessment of existing health programs 11

12. Cont. Technical assistance and training for health care delivery Advocacy for and with the government programmes of health care from partners and advisors as well as sponsors Can provide valuable resources in promoting health care Implementing the mutually agreed programme of collaboration Assist national policy formation in health care 12

13. IMPACT OF THE NGO SECTOR I t i s n ow e s t i ma t e d t ha t o v e r 1 5 p e rc en t of t o t a l overseas development aid is channeled through NGOs (World Bank-2015) Total NGO numbers are hard to pin down for good reason; Current estimates put the number of NGOs around; 6,000 and 30,000 national NGOs in developing countries 29,000 approximate international NGOs C o mmu n i t y b a s e d o r g an i za t i o n s a cr o s s t h e d e v e l o p i n g an d developed world that number in the hundreds of thousands ( World Bank, Economist) 13

14. Thank you 14 “Look to the Future. Accept the Challenges. Society fails if the citizen is not engaged.” “Setting an agenda for change is not a burden . It’s a responsibility. And an opportunity to change for good.”