Which description best captures NGOs?

• A. They operate independently of governments and can influence policy.
• B. They are government agencies
• C. They operate only within borders
• D. They are part of the military

Answer: (C)

Non-governmental organizations operate independently from governments and can influence policy through advocacy, monitoring, and service delivery. They are not government agencies and are not part of the military. While some NGOs work only within a single country, many operate across borders, coordinating with partners in multiple nations to address global issues. Because of their independence from state control and their ability to shape policy, that description best captures what NGOs are.