Niche, connections and NGO operation in China

Bibliographic Data

ID6153105
AuthorsYongshun Cai (0000-0003-2469-5743, University of Hong Kong, corresponding author), Jing Zhang (0000-0002-6431-9286, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume1
Issue2
Pages269-283
Publication date2016-04-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Chinese Governance (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2381-2354 • E-ISSN: 2381-2346
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/23812346.2016.1166890
OpenAlexW2519460607
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited10

Social organizations play an important role in social governance because the government lacks sufficient resources and energy to address certain social issues. However, the political system determines the social space in which social organizations operate. In an environment where the operation of social organizations is heavily regulated, social organizations have to be strategic in their interaction with the government and in providing social services. Using a case of a non-government organization (NGO) that provides assistance to AIDS patients in China, this paper explores the strategies employed by NGOs in a regulated environment. This paper finds that identifying the right niche or areas of concern and finding the right partners are crucial factors that affect the feasibility and quality of the enforcement of initiatives or missions of NGOs

Business · China · Corporate governance · Enforcement · Government (linguistics · Niche · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Quality (philosophy · China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance · Community Health and Development · Homelessness and Social Issues · Ecology · Finance