Non-Governmental Organizations in China

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Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are nonprofit associations allowing citizens to independently solve or advocate for social issues. But are NGOs effective? And if so, is there space for NGOs in China? The Chinese government has allowed NGOs to develop, but requires thorough oversight, preventing NGOs from acting independently. In this class we examine three case studies of recent or current Chinese NGOs in the fields of environmental protection, education and public health. We will discuss what areas these NGOs have contributed to Chinese public life, diagnose problems they face and discuss the future of NGOs in Chinese civil society. 002250