Improving the effectiveness of non-governmental organizations

Abstract

The tasks facing Kazakhstan today require enhanced interaction between the state and non-governmental organizations, a systemic reset of civil society institutions. It is necessary to involve public organizations and activists more widely and deeply in the preparation and implementation of reforms. To do this, first of all, it is necessary to ensure open discussions of all national projects and strategic documents. In this matter, any imitation, creating the appearance of a dialogue is unacceptable. We must awaken civic activity in the country and launch a process of conscious and constructive partnership between the state and society. It is for this reason that we are developing public councils under central and local executive state bodies, as well as in the quasi-public sector [1]. Non-governmental organizations play a key role in the formation and implementation of participatory democratic structures. Their authority is explained by the responsible and constructive role they play in society. Official and unofficial organizations, as well as grassroots movements should be recognized. The nature of the independent role that non-governmental organizations play in society dictates the need for real participation; therefore, independence is one of the basic and integral properties of non-governmental organizations and an indispensable condition for real participation. Today, when the world community is striving to move away from irrational development models and embark on the path of environmentally safe and sustainable development, one of the main tasks facing it is to promote understanding of a common goal in all segments of society. The ability to ensure an understanding of such a goal will depend on the willingness of all segments of society to participate in truly broad cooperation and dialogue and on the recognition of the independent role, obligations and special potential of each.