Non-Governmental and Inter-Governmental Organizations: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

 Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are voluntary, non-profit groups established by individuals or association of individuals. NGOs are not affiliated with any government operating locally, nationally, and/or internationally.

NGOs are focused on humanitarian issues, often social problems with a political aspect (eg. human rights, women's rights). They often work to make improvements in the environment and economic development.

Documents published by NGOs include:

• Publications describing their work
• Reports, analysis, newsletters
• Policy suggestions (e.g. green papers)
• Conference papers