INGO
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | International nongovernmental organization |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
INGO stands for International nongovernmental organization, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Nongovernmental organization that operates in more than one country, typically in humanitarian aid, development, human rights or environmental protection. Examples include Save the Children, Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières.
Example: INGO staff were evacuated from the capital as fighting approached.
Usage notes
The term is used by the UN, donor agencies and researchers to distinguish international groups from national or local NGOs. Localization debates in the aid sector focus on shifting funding and decision-making from INGOs to local organizations. Many INGOs are federations of national affiliates.
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