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ltimately, it is at the level of the man-on-the-street that everything revolves around - the causes of environmental and developmental problems, its impacts and also the finding of solutions. As the slogan 'Think Global -- Act Local' extols, it is action at the local level, carried out by individuals, that will ultimately have global repercussions.
GDRC's sphere of activities in the community sphere celebrates the local community, and its interactions and collaborations with other stakeholders. It specifically looks at microfinance (as a need to facilitate micro solutions to local problems and needs), NGOs and the civil society (within the NGO Cafe) and gender and development issues. The 'community' dimension is inherently built into all GDRC programmes too.
Themes under the Community Sphere
NGOs and Civil Society
This GDRC programme is a designated 'WWW Virtual Library' on Non-Governmental Organizations
So what are NGOs? What niche can they fill in the process of development and growth? At the local, national and international levels?
Description
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An Internet web site designed as a meeting place for NGOs around the world. In six distinct sections, the site defines the concept of NGOs and related organizations, provides tools and resources to implement effective programs, presents papers and documents of International interest, and gives news and internet links.
NGOs, Non-governmental Organizations, development, low-income households, poverty, developing countries, non-profit, UN agencies
Currently, GDRC is focussing on issues related to education for sustainability and ocean dumping [Oceans], beach erosion/nourishment [Coasts], and waste management [small islands].