Rep 8 Role of Civil Society

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Role of Civil Society Report

By: Lee & Natividad


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Civil SocietyThe aggregate of civil institutions and citizensorganizations that is distinct and autonomousfrom both State structures and private business


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CSOsCivil society organizations (CSOs) are groups that

are organized independently of and operate outsideof but interact with the state and the market.


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Raison Make claims and demands on the governmon certain organizational principles and


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In the PhilippinesCSOs became most visible in the countrys

democratization process post-Marcos.


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1. CSOs often serve as an alternative to governme

terms of service provision that the latter fails tosufficiently or effectively

2. CSOs also serve as self-help organizations wher

members engage in mutual aid regardless of theor presence of assistance from the government private sector.


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1987 Philippine Constitutio

Article II, section 14, recognizing the role of women ination-building and ensuring the fundamental equalbefore the law of women and men.


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Article II, section 23 or the promotion of non-governcommunity-based or sectoral organizations by the S


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Article XIII, section 3, which recognizes the right to sorganization by workers and afford these organizatioprotection;


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Article XIII, section 15, which recognizes the role of porganizations to pursue their collective interests thrpeaceful means


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Article XIII, section 16, which acknowledges the righpeople and their organizations to participate in decismaking, and requires the state to establish adequateconsultative mechanisms in government.


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The State is required to encourage these organizatbecause recent events have shown that, under respo

leadership, they can be active contributors to the po

social, and economic growth of the country.


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1. Membership base2. Marginalized grou3. Promote public in4. Provide basic serv

Health Education

Water and sani Environmental Local governme

opl s

Organization


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opl s

Organization

Characteristi Mutual benefit associ

on the ability to serve

Democratic structuremembers authority ov

Self reliant


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opl s

Organization

Characteristi Membership-based or

formed largely on a vobasis

Bona fide associations

with demonstrated capromote the public int

Has an identifiable leamembership and struc


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opl s

Organization

Roles Strengthen resilience

Create sense of solidaidentity among poor

Create mechanisms focreative and inclusiveassistance


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opl s

Organization

Roles Leaders can represent

in negotiations

Articulate the advocasector to the governm

public


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Strengths Provide services to their

constituencies and increasingtheir awareness of their rights

Capacity to influencegovernment policies and

programs

Leaders

Weakn

Financial

Fragmentation of or

Limited organizatio


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Issues Faced bPolitical & social exclusion an

mar


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Farmers Aniban ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura

Federation of Free Farmers

Kilusang Mangingisda

Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasa

Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas


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Workers Kilusang Mayo Uno

Labor Solidarity Movement

Federation of Free Workers

Trade Unions Congress of the Philippines

Pambansang Kalipunan ng Manggagagwang ImpoPilipinas


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Social Sectors Coalition of Older Persons Associations of the Ph

Federation for Senior Citizens Associations of thePhilippines

Student Council Association of the Philippines

Confederation of Student Governments in the Ph

National Union of Students in the Philippines.


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Women & Urban Poor General Assembly Binding Women for Reform, In

Equality, Leadership and Action (GABRIELA)

Womens Action Network for Development

Urban Poor Alliance (UP- ALL)


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Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Progra

https://www.facebook.com/campaign.kmp http://www.theguidon.com/1112/main

rallies-alongside-farmers-in-agrarian-re


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Non-govern

Organiza

Many non-governmentorganizations in the Philippineshave an advocacy and lobbyingcomponent as part of theirservices.

There are numerous networks andassociations that have beenestablished to coordinate thework of various non-governmental groups.

Characteristics


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Non-govern

Organiza

Most NGOs are small in size(staff is less than 25)

Flexible in terms of theiroperations

Often stress participatory views

Responds to the legitimate needsof the poor

Roles


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Non-govern

Organiza

Best revealed by the manyactivities that they under takein the following sectors: Education* Training and human resource

development*

Community development* Sustainable development and

environmental protectionactivities

Roles


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Non-govern

Organiza

Best revealed by the manyactivities that they under takein the following sectors: Health and nutrition Enterprise and livelihood

development

Social services,microfinance andcooperative development

Roles


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In recent years, NGOs have been engaged in many ac

besides service provision

NGOs have also done lobbying for and advocacy oreforms and social legislation

They have strengthened engagement in local goveand decentralization efforts.


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Top ActivitiesAssociation of

Foundations 2001)

Cario 2002) Civil Soc

Philippi

First Education, training andhuman resourcedevelopment

Development andHousing

SupportPoor

Second CommunityDevelopment

Business,Professional andTrades

Educati

Third SustainableDevelopment

Social Services Employ

Fourth Health & Nutrition Law, Advocacy andPolitics

Health &

Fifth Enterprise Development Culture andRecreation


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Estimate Numbers

SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) figures are as of December 31,

Type of Organization Estimated Size Sour

NGOs 15, 000 to 30, 000 Brillantes (1NGOs 20, 000 Aldaba (199

NGOs 48,713 to 67,674 Cario (2002

CSOs 249,000 to 497,000 Cario (2002

Non-stock, non-profit

organizations

81,436 Clarke (2008

Non-stock, non-profitorganizations

107,163 SEC (2009)


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Teach for the PhilippinesEducation

P j LAAN


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Project: LAANHealth & Nutrition


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UNICEFChildren Rights & Emergency Relief


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Priority Development Assistance Fund s


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SOURCES

http://www.theguidon.com/1112/main/2014/06/civisector-rallies-alongside-farmers-in-agrarian-reformcongress

http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Documents/cso-

mapping-assessment.pdf


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