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Non-Government Organizations

Charitable organizations have become an integral part of the world political, economic and healthcare environment. Such organizations may be well-known, such as World Vision and United Way, but there are tens of thousands of organizations of which the public is generally unaware. Sometimes, these organizations are funded by governments for the specific purpose of providing aid and relief to other countries. In many cases, however, the organizations are not sponsored by governments but instead work outside the political realm -- or at least that is how they position themselves. The United Nations, recognizing the important role that these organizations play in today's global environment, has designated them non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and works closely with many of these groups in coordinating and facilitating their activities. Focusing on healthcare, the environment, economic development and relief for refugees, NGOs typically choose one area in which to concentrate all of their resources. Today, NGOs are a powerful and unregulated force in globalization. This research considers the role of NGOs in global healthcare, and evaluates their activities against their stated -- and unstated -- objectives.

The United Nations has worked closely with NGOs since the international body was formed in 1945. Indeed, provisions for relations between NGOs and the United Nations is defined in Article 71 of the UN charter as well as in a resolution dating from 1996. NGOs are associated with the Economic and Social Council of the UN (ECOSOC), one of the six main departments of the UN. The ECOSOC itself is concerned with sustainable economic development, social development, women's rights and human rights ("Association Between," 2002).

There is a close relationship between the various NGOs operating throughout the world and the UN. NGOs provide expert field analysis, provide intelligence about political and other developments, a...

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