GS2 · 10 marks · 150 words

Civil society organizations, play a pivotal role in fostering "collective private action for the public good". What challenges do they face in local resource mobilization (LRM) and corporate funding through corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Also, suggest measures.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyTransparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation

Syllabus: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

How toppers approached it

From all 5 answers · about 140 words · 100% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • A definition60%
  • No separate opening40%

Body

  • Points and prose100%

Close

  • A way forward80%
  • No separate close20%

The toppers’ answers

NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 78 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Civil society organisations include NGOs, SHGs and other such "people led" groups that promote collective good.

Body · points and prose

"collective private action for the public good"

→ 1) Role in policy making and evaluation. E.g: NGO Pratham - ASER report. → 2) Protection of environment. E.g: Bombay Natural Historical society. → 3) Providing means of livelihood to poor. E.g: Akshay Patra - distributing food.

Diagram
Challenges in local resource mobilisation and corporate funding - 1: Lack of values in community - 2: 7.5% cap on corporate funding on CSR - 3: Improper means of connection between corporate houses and NGOs - 4: Lack of trust due to non-maintenance of revenue books

Close · a way forward

Recent initiative of SEBI to form Social Stock Exchange has been a right step in this direction.

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