The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable development
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Data de Publicação: | 2020 |
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Resumo: | Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) have an important role in the development of societies and communities and in the promotion of citizens engagement towards a fairer world. Assessing the development and the quality of life of people and countries should be based on a perspective that goes beyond economic indicators, and sustainable development (SD) has to be seriously assumed. Understanding the impact of NGO in the SD of developing countries is not a simple challenge; it implies the use of several concepts, such as SD, education, economic development and poverty. This thesis studies the impact of NGO in SD focusing on a particular African country - STP. Based on a review of fundamental concepts, a methodology was defined and applied, aimed to evaluate indicators of the SD goals. The specific case of the NGO MOVE in STP was worked using results from questionnaires to entrepreneurs. A main, and in some way expected, conclusion is that data is not enough to allow a clear analysis. Anyway, the available data indicates that NGO are impacting the SD of the country, namely regarding healthy lives and well-being, quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. Nevertheless, this impact could be higher and better. Thus, and to promote more efficiency, it is recommended to properly monitor, register and analyse the work developed by NGO. It is also suggested that NGO, government and other institutions and entities should more frequently work together and combine efforts in order to achieve a stronger evolution towards sustainable development. |
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The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable developmentPovertyEducationNon-governmental organizationsSão Tomé e PríncipeDesenvolvimento sustentável -- Sustainable developmentPobrezaEducaçãoDesenvolvimento económico -- Economic developmentONG Organização não-governamentalNon-Governmental Organizations (NGO) have an important role in the development of societies and communities and in the promotion of citizens engagement towards a fairer world. Assessing the development and the quality of life of people and countries should be based on a perspective that goes beyond economic indicators, and sustainable development (SD) has to be seriously assumed. Understanding the impact of NGO in the SD of developing countries is not a simple challenge; it implies the use of several concepts, such as SD, education, economic development and poverty. This thesis studies the impact of NGO in SD focusing on a particular African country - STP. Based on a review of fundamental concepts, a methodology was defined and applied, aimed to evaluate indicators of the SD goals. The specific case of the NGO MOVE in STP was worked using results from questionnaires to entrepreneurs. A main, and in some way expected, conclusion is that data is not enough to allow a clear analysis. Anyway, the available data indicates that NGO are impacting the SD of the country, namely regarding healthy lives and well-being, quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. Nevertheless, this impact could be higher and better. Thus, and to promote more efficiency, it is recommended to properly monitor, register and analyse the work developed by NGO. It is also suggested that NGO, government and other institutions and entities should more frequently work together and combine efforts in order to achieve a stronger evolution towards sustainable development.As Organizações Não-Governamentais (ONG) têm um importante papel no desenvolvimento das sociedades e comunidades, tal como no empoderamento dos cidadãos e na promoção de um mundo mais justo. O desenvolvimento e a qualidade vida das pessoas e dos países deve assentar em critérios não unicamente económicos, sendo fundamental uma perspetiva holística, que potencie o desenvolvimento sustentável (DS). Compreender o impacto das ONG no DS dos países em desenvolvimento não é um desafio simples; implica a aplicação de diversos conceitos, tais como pobreza, educação e desenvolvimento económico. Esta tese estuda o impacto das ONG no DS, focando-se num país Africano em particular - São Tomé e Príncipe (STP). Visando avaliar o desempenho relativo aos indicadores dos Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável, e com base numa revisão de conceitos fundamentais, foi definida e aplicada uma metodologia coerente com as especificidades de STP. O caso específico da ONG MOVE em STP foi trabalhado recorrendo aos resultados de um inquérito realizado aos empreendedores. A principal, e de alguma forma expectável, conclusão é que os dados disponíveis não são suficientes para uma análise sólida. Não obstante, estes dados indicam que as ONG impactam o DS do país, principalmente nas áreas da saúde e bem-estar e da educação. Todavia, este impacto pode ser maior e melhor. Recomenda-se monitorizar adequadamente, registar e analisar sistematicamente o trabalho desenvolvido pelas ONG. Sugere-se também que ONG, Governo e outras instituições e entidades trabalhem em conjunto e combinem, com mais frequência, esforços para uma evolução mais significativa em direção ao DS.2021-02-23T15:50:39Z2020-12-22T00:00:00Z2020-12-222020-11info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesisapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10071/22157TID:202630498engMiranda, Joana Neto da Silvainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-11-09T17:27:25Zoai:repositorio.iscte-iul.pt:10071/22157Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T22:12:13.030919Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable development |
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The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable development Miranda, Joana Neto da Silva Poverty Education Non-governmental organizations São Tomé e Príncipe Desenvolvimento sustentável -- Sustainable development Pobreza Educação Desenvolvimento económico -- Economic development ONG Organização não-governamental |
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The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable development |
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The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable development |
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The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable development |
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The NGO’s impact on São Tomé e Príncipe’s sustainable development |
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Miranda, Joana Neto da Silva |
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Miranda, Joana Neto da Silva |
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Miranda, Joana Neto da Silva |
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Poverty Education Non-governmental organizations São Tomé e Príncipe Desenvolvimento sustentável -- Sustainable development Pobreza Educação Desenvolvimento económico -- Economic development ONG Organização não-governamental |
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Poverty Education Non-governmental organizations São Tomé e Príncipe Desenvolvimento sustentável -- Sustainable development Pobreza Educação Desenvolvimento económico -- Economic development ONG Organização não-governamental |
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Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) have an important role in the development of societies and communities and in the promotion of citizens engagement towards a fairer world. Assessing the development and the quality of life of people and countries should be based on a perspective that goes beyond economic indicators, and sustainable development (SD) has to be seriously assumed. Understanding the impact of NGO in the SD of developing countries is not a simple challenge; it implies the use of several concepts, such as SD, education, economic development and poverty. This thesis studies the impact of NGO in SD focusing on a particular African country - STP. Based on a review of fundamental concepts, a methodology was defined and applied, aimed to evaluate indicators of the SD goals. The specific case of the NGO MOVE in STP was worked using results from questionnaires to entrepreneurs. A main, and in some way expected, conclusion is that data is not enough to allow a clear analysis. Anyway, the available data indicates that NGO are impacting the SD of the country, namely regarding healthy lives and well-being, quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. Nevertheless, this impact could be higher and better. Thus, and to promote more efficiency, it is recommended to properly monitor, register and analyse the work developed by NGO. It is also suggested that NGO, government and other institutions and entities should more frequently work together and combine efforts in order to achieve a stronger evolution towards sustainable development. |
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