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CSOs and Participatory Local Governance

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What does CSO stand for in the context of local governance?

Charitable Service Outreach

Community Service Organization

Civil Society Organization (correct)

Citizen Support Organization

Which of the following is included in the basic types of CSOs?

Public Corporation

Government Agency

Political Party

Labor Union (correct)

What does 'civil society' encompass?

A wide variety of communities and groups outside of government (correct)

Only profit-oriented organizations

Only governmental organizations

Only charitable organizations

What historical figure used the term 'societas civilis' in reference to civil society?

<p>Cicero</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what era did Adam Smith discuss 'public opinion' as influencing elected policymakers?

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CSO in Local Governance

CSO stands for Civil Society Organization in the context of local governance

Types of CSOs

Basic types of CSOs include Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs)

Civil Society

Civil society encompasses a wide range of organizations and groups that are not part of the government or business sectors, including NGOs, community groups, and advocacy organizations

Historical Reference to Civil Society

The term 'societas civilis' was used by Adam Ferguson in the 18th century to refer to civil society

Adam Smith and Public Opinion

Adam Smith discussed the influence of 'public opinion' on elected policymakers in the 18th century, during the Enlightenment era

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Explore the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in participatory local governance, focusing on their participation in policy formulation, accreditation, and defining characteristics. Learn about the engagement of CSOs, private and business sector, and academe in improving society and the human condition.