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| − | The history of French non-governmental organizations (NGOs), known as '''organisations non-governementales''' (ONGs), involves navigating various institutional definitions as well as sifting through time-ordered values attached to the State’s social, economic, and international interests (Archambault 1993, p. p.1; Paul 2000, Sorgenfrei 2004,p.4). As a relatively recent term coined in the aftermath of World War II, the acronym “NGO” first appeared in 1945 in the '''United Nations Charter'''<ref>It is often noted that the term NGO appears in chapter 10, article 71 of the United Nations Charter and refers to both international and national organizations that hold special consultation status (Paul 2000, para. 20; Wikipedia 2008a, section History and Consultative Status, section History). </ref> (Paul 2000, para. 20; Wikipedia 2008a, section history). Scholars remark that the United Nation’s definition, which differentiates NGOs “from those of government”, is broad enough to cover a multitude of associations, voluntary associations, institutes, non-profits and private foundations (Paul 2000, para. 2; Willets 2002, summary). French NGOs typically include an array of civic and internationally minded players such as mutual societies, development organizations, associations and foundations (Newman 2005). | + | The history of French non-governmental organizations (NGOs), known as '''organisations non-governementales''' (ONGs), involves navigating various institutional definitions as well as sifting through time-ordered values attached to the State’s social, economic, and international interests (Archambault 1993, p. p.1; Paul 2000, Sorgenfrei 2004,p.4). As a relatively recent term coined in the aftermath of World War II, the acronym “NGO” first appeared in 1945 in the '''United Nations Charter'''<ref>It is often noted that the term NGO appears in chapter 10, article 71 of the United Nations Charter and refers to both international and national organizations that hold special consultation status (Paul 2000, para. 20; Wikipedia 2008a, section History and Consultative Status, section History). </ref> (Paul 2000, para. 20; Wikipedia 2008a, section history). Scholars remark that the United Nation’s definition, which differentiates NGOs “from those of government”, is broad enough to cover a multitude of associations, voluntary associations, institutes, non-profits and private foundations (Paul 2000, para. 2; Willets 2002, summary). French NGOs typically include an array of civic and internationally minded players such as mutual societies, development organizations, associations and foundations (Newman 2005). <membersonly> |
The ideology behind France’s NGO movement traces back to the Middle Ages with ''religious charity groups'' and ''medieval guilds'' (Archambault 2001, p.205, 207). Recent scholarly activity and research, such as Edith Archambault’s work on non-profits whose outline this article follows (see mainly Archambault 2001 as well as 1993)<ref> Since scholars remark that few studies have been conducted outlining the NGO movement in France as a whole (Archambault 2001, p.204, Sorgenfrei 2004, p.7), this historical background closely follows the chronological look at associations and the Third Sector offered by political scientist Edith Archambault. Researchers such as Sorgenfrei (2004, p.7) remark at the limited research in the field and refer to Archambault’s work (referring to Archambault, 1996) as offering an essential account of France’s non-profit sector and its relationship with French centralism (see Archambault 2001). Archambault breaks down the historical movement into “long term trends” dating from the Revolution to the early 1900s, the World Wars and modern times (Archambault 2001, p.204; 1993). </ref>, have focused on a chronologically shifting, delicate, and often hostile relationship between French state responsibility and that of associations and non-profits towards “public benefit”<ref>In her breakdown of French organizations for the Council on Foundations, Caroline Newman writes about “public benefit” when referring to the responsibility of associations as well as foundations. (Newman 2005, III.B).</ref> (Newman 2005, III.B.; Archambault 1993/2001). This hostile relationship burgeoned during the French Revolution (1789-1799)<ref>The French Revolution marks a break from France’s traditional past of absolute monarchy and church rule. It is the beginning of France’s modern period where a new Republicanism introduced political and social ideals for democracy and citizenry (see Hunt 1984/1996 and Nord 1995 for discussion on citizenry, democracy and French Republicanism 1995).</ref> when government banned charitable groups founded under the ''ancien régime'' and established central French ''étatism'', or the concentration of civil responsibility under the government’s control (Archambault 1993, p. 2/2001, p.205). | The ideology behind France’s NGO movement traces back to the Middle Ages with ''religious charity groups'' and ''medieval guilds'' (Archambault 2001, p.205, 207). Recent scholarly activity and research, such as Edith Archambault’s work on non-profits whose outline this article follows (see mainly Archambault 2001 as well as 1993)<ref> Since scholars remark that few studies have been conducted outlining the NGO movement in France as a whole (Archambault 2001, p.204, Sorgenfrei 2004, p.7), this historical background closely follows the chronological look at associations and the Third Sector offered by political scientist Edith Archambault. Researchers such as Sorgenfrei (2004, p.7) remark at the limited research in the field and refer to Archambault’s work (referring to Archambault, 1996) as offering an essential account of France’s non-profit sector and its relationship with French centralism (see Archambault 2001). Archambault breaks down the historical movement into “long term trends” dating from the Revolution to the early 1900s, the World Wars and modern times (Archambault 2001, p.204; 1993). </ref>, have focused on a chronologically shifting, delicate, and often hostile relationship between French state responsibility and that of associations and non-profits towards “public benefit”<ref>In her breakdown of French organizations for the Council on Foundations, Caroline Newman writes about “public benefit” when referring to the responsibility of associations as well as foundations. (Newman 2005, III.B).</ref> (Newman 2005, III.B.; Archambault 1993/2001). This hostile relationship burgeoned during the French Revolution (1789-1799)<ref>The French Revolution marks a break from France’s traditional past of absolute monarchy and church rule. It is the beginning of France’s modern period where a new Republicanism introduced political and social ideals for democracy and citizenry (see Hunt 1984/1996 and Nord 1995 for discussion on citizenry, democracy and French Republicanism 1995).</ref> when government banned charitable groups founded under the ''ancien régime'' and established central French ''étatism'', or the concentration of civil responsibility under the government’s control (Archambault 1993, p. 2/2001, p.205). | ||
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Overview
The history of French non-governmental organizations (NGOs), known as organisations non-governementales (ONGs), involves navigating various institutional definitions as well as sifting through time-ordered values attached to the State’s social, economic, and international interests (Archambault 1993, p. p.1; Paul 2000, Sorgenfrei 2004,p.4). As a relatively recent term coined in the aftermath of World War II, the acronym “NGO” first appeared in 1945 in the United Nations Charter[1] (Paul 2000, para. 20; Wikipedia 2008a, section history). Scholars remark that the United Nation’s definition, which differentiates NGOs “from those of government”, is broad enough to cover a multitude of associations, voluntary associations, institutes, non-profits and private foundations (Paul 2000, para. 2; Willets 2002, summary). French NGOs typically include an array of civic and internationally minded players such as mutual societies, development organizations, associations and foundations (Newman 2005).
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