Role of Civil Society

• Civil Society can be defined as a collective name given to organisations and associations that are not part of the government
• Civil society includes different groups like professionals, interest groups, cultural groups, religious bodies, voluntary organisations
• Render some essential services on behalf of the government
• Monitor government policies and actions and hold government accountable
• Take care of the needy, helpless and marginalised people with development, education, projects and so on
• Combat socio-economic issues such as HIV/Aids, poverty, unemployment, corruption, etc.