Global Social Movements (GSMs) and Non-Governmental Organizations: Investigating the Impact on Global Social Change

Global Social Movements (GSMs) and Non-Governmental Organizations: Investigating the Impact on Global Social Change

Authors

  • Debasish Nandy (Scopus ID: 57216822233) Department of Political Science Kazi Nazrul University West Bengal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15575/jpan.v16i1.33617

Keywords:

global social movements, civil society, NGO, INGO, social change, global community

Abstract

Global Social Movements (GSMs) have become integral to the study of Sociology and International Politics, reflecting the interconnectedness of global communities on diverse issues. Orchestrated by NGOs and INGOs, GSMs encompass environmental, women’s, human rights, racial, fair trade, and refugee movements, among others, reflecting the breadth of global concerns. However, challenges arise from political affiliations between civil society members and state authorities, as well as pressures from donor countries and ruling elites in economically disadvantaged nations. This study, employing content analysis methodology, aims to delineate the causes of GSMs, investigate the roles of INGOs and civil society, and explore the interplay between GSMs and global governance. Through critical analysis, it provides insights and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of GSMs in addressing global challenges, thus contributing to the advancement of global democracy and governance structures.

Author Biography

Debasish Nandy, (Scopus ID: 57216822233) Department of Political Science Kazi Nazrul University West Bengal

Scopus ID: 57216822233

Debasish Nandy (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal, India. Dr. Nandy is the Coordinator of the Centre for Studies of South and South-East Asian Societies at the same university. He is the Visiting Faculty Member in the Department of Foreign Area Studies, Tajik National University, Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and Indian Cultural Ambassador to Tajikistan. A position awarded by the Tajik Society of Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Republic of Tajikistan in 2019. He was also a Guest Faculty Member in the Department of Political Science, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. Dr. Nandy has a very well-established publication record regarding publications in academic journals. He is the author of four books, and co-author of another two books. He also appears regularly on Bengali TV channels as a political analyst. His research interests include India’s Foreign Policy and South Asian Politics, and South-East Asian Affairs.

 

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