WANGO: World Association of Non‐Governmental Organizations

The World Bank defines non‐governmental organizations (NGOs) as private organizations that pursue activities to relieve the suffering, promote the interests of the poor, protect the environment, provide basic social services, or undertake community development (http://lnweb90.worldbank.org/oed/oeddoclib.nsf/.../$file/LP18.pdf). Mostly commonly associated with the United Nations (UN), NGOs are most comprehensively organized through the World Association of Non‐Governmental Organizations (WANGO), an international organization which works to unite and support organizations independent of government worldwide. Organizations – NGOs, affiliates (intergovernmental bodies, government agencies, corporations, and public universities), and individuals can join WANGO, and are then served by its mission – connecting organizations to...