General description
Course Description: The course deals with the basic concepts related to the emergence of non-governmental organizations and their types. The student distinguishes between the types of non-governmental organizations: civil and civil associations, charitable societies, non-governmental organizations of a scientific and technical nature, foundations, private institutions (non-profit companies), and others. It also distinguishes between its various development goals and impacts
Learning outcomes: At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the factors of the emergence and emergence of non-governmental organizations
- Understand the similarities, differences and intersections between NGOs and the public and private sectors
- Distinguish between types of non-governmental organizations
- Understand the development roles (economic, social, inclusion, crisis and disaster response, etc.) of non-governmental organizations.
Resources:
- Electronic libraries of Syrian Virtual University
- Libraries of the Faculties of Economics at Syrian universities
- Al-Assad National Library
Suggested Readings
- Lewis, D., Kanji, N., & Themudo, N. S. (2021). Non-governmental organizations and development. Routledge. 2nd Edition
- Abiddin, N. Z., Ibrahim, I., & Abdul Aziz, S. A. (2022). Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and their part towards sustainable community development. Sustainability, 14(8), 4386.
- Aall, P., & Helsing, J. W. (2021). Non-Governmental Organizations. Responding to Violent Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises: A Guide to Participants, 53-87.
- Abraham, A. (2011). Formation and management of NGOs: Non-governmental organisations. Universal Law Publishing.