Definition of Civil Society

Event: Effective Civil Society Organization Engagement in the Pacific for Better Development Results

Definition of Civil Society

27 July 2016
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A definition of "civil society" to set the stage for the discussion. It clarifies its difference with the family, the state, and the market. 

Geographical Focus: 
Subregional- Pacific
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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