NGOs – Beyond State Control (Chapter 4 – pp. 173-176)

Non-Governmental Organizations Voluntary organizations Work with serious issues Examples: Red Cross, Amnesty International, Attac, Greenpeace Many more on the local level http://access.cappelendamm.no

Reasons for increasing number Globalization Problems of international scope International communication English as common language http://access.cappelendamm.no

Seeking direct influence through: Public media Social media Demonstrations Boycotts Petitions Direct help Lobbying http://access.cappelendamm.no