Problem
Stigmatization of international nongovernmental organizations as naive
Nature:
INGO representation and activity is occasionally assessed as naive because of the lack of sophistication or qualification of those involved. Typically this assessment is made in the light of INGO representation to delegates at intergovernmental meetings or to staff members of IGO secretariats. It contributes to the negative image of INGOs in general and is reinforced by it, even in cases where there is no objective basis for any such assessment. It is particularly unfortunate when powerful INGOs enter into relationships with intergovernmental agencies (under category A or I consultative status) in which it is of benefit to them to label other INGOs as naive in order to reinforce their own position. Broader Problems:
Obstacles to effective international nongovernmental organizations Aggravates:
Ineffective governmental use of nongovernmental resourcesLack of cooperation between military and nongovernmental organizations engaged on hazardous duties Strategies:
Facilitating NGO participation in international affairsIncreasing regard for capabilities of international nongovernmental organizations Values:
Stigma Subject(s):
Social Activity → NongovernmentalRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
01.01.2000 – 00:00 CET