Tayşir , Nurgül Keleş TayşirJeng, Aji Ndey2020-07-222020-07-222019http://katalog.ticaret.edu.tr/e-kaynak/tez/82243.pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/11467/3333Tez (Yüksek Lisans) -- İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Kaynakça var.The positive trend that NGOs have developed in this era is motivating many scholars and researchers to conduct myriad of studies regarding nongovernmental organizations. This study is not an exception as it aims to explore university students’ perceptions on nongovernmental organizations. Further specific objectives are: to have a comprehensive understanding of NGOs, its classifications and importance, to explore peoples` level of trust in NGOs in the Gambia, to investigate whether the people of the Gambia want more or less NGOs and to scrutinize peoples` opinion on the importance of NGOs. The study adapted qualitative method using semi-structured interviews through in-depth interviews in order to investigate people’s perception, opinions, experiences and feelings on NGOs existence in the Gambia in order to contribute to greater insight on the theme. Coding method was applied through themes categorized to help explain the research questions and fulfill the research objectives. The results revealed that the participants held positive perceptions and trust towards NGO initiatives in the Gambia. Also discovered in the findings is that participants are aware of the importance of NGOs in promoting social, economic, cultural, human and civil rights. However, outline of the major issues are highlighted in the findings.STK 'ların bu dönemde geliştirdikleri olumlu eğilim, pek çok bilim adamı ve araştırmacının sivil toplum örgütleri ile ilgili çalışmalar yapmak için motive edici olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu çalışma, üniversite öğrencilerinin STK 'lara yönelik algılarını keşfetmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın spesifik hedeflerini şu şekilde sınıflamak mümkündür: STK 'ların, sınıflandırmalarının ve önemini kapsamlı bir şekilde anlamak, Gambia 'daki STK 'lara insanların güven seviyesini keşfetmek, Gambia halkının daha fazla veya daha az STK isteyip istemediğini araştırmak ve STK 'ların önemi hakkında üniversite öğrencilerinin görüşlerini ortaya koymak. Çalışmada, Gambia 'daki STK 'lara yönelik üniversite öğrencilerinin algısını, görüşlerini, deneyimlerini ve duygularını araştırmaya yönelik derinlemesine mülakatlar yapılmıştır.. Sonuçlar, katılımcıların Gambiya 'daki STK’lara yönelik algıları ve, STK'ların sosyal, ekonomik, kültürel ve insan haklarının desteklenmesi konusundaki görüşlerini ortaya koymaya çalışmaktadır.TABLE OF CONTENTS ... i ABSTRACT ... v ÖZET ... vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... vii LIST OF TABLES ... viii LIST OF FIGURES ... ix ABBREVIATIONS: ... x CHAPTER 1 ... 1 Introduction ... 1 1.1 Background Information of the Study ... 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem ... 2 1.3 Objectives of the Study ... 2 1.4 Research Questions ... 3 1.5 Significance of the Study ... 3 1.6 Motivation of the Study ... 3 1.7 Organization of the Thesis ... 4 CHAPTER 2 ... 5 Literature Review ... 5 Introduction ... 5 2.1 Definition of NGO ... 5 2.2 Classifications of NGOs ... 8 2.2.1 Advocacy NGOs ... 9 2.2.2 Operational NGOs ... 10 2.2.3 Integrated and hybrid NGOs ... 11 2.4 Importance of NGOs ... 12 2.5 Perceptions on Nongovernmental Organizations ... 15 2.6 Summary of the Chapter ... 18 CHAPTER 3 ... 20 Research Methodology ... 20 Introduction ... 20 3.1 Research Design ... 21 3.2 Data Collection Method ... 22 3.3 Sample Size and Targeted Population ... 23 3.4 Instruments used ... 24 3.5 Preparation of Interview Guide ... 25 3.6 Process of Conducting the Interview ... 26 3.7 Methods of Data Recording ... 27 3.8 Interview Concluding Note ... 27 3.9 Data Analysis Method ... 28 3.10 Challenges and Limitations of the Study ... 28 3.11 Ethical Considerations ... 29 3.12 Summary of the Chapter ... 29 CHAPTER 4 ... 31 The Gambia in Context ... 31 Introduction ... 31 4.1 NGOs in the Gambia ... 33 4.2 NGOs Venture Areas in the Gambia ... 34 4.3 Summary of the Chapter ... 38 CHAPTER 5 ... 39 Findings and Analysis ... 39 5.1 Participants’ Demographics ... 39 5.2 Meaning of NGO, Experiences and Perceptions on NGOs ... 40 5.3 Meaning of NGO and Familiarization with the Term ... 42 5.4: Classifications of NGOs Based on Participants’ List ... 42 5.5 Information Source about the NGOs Existence ... 43 5.6 Projects Implemented by NGOs ... 43 5.7 Selection Based on NGO Effectiveness ... 43 5.7.1 Action Aid International The Gambia (AAITG) ... 45 5.7.2 Child Fund (CF) ... 46 5.7.3 SOS Children’s Village Bakoteh (SOS) ... 46 5.7.4 Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) ... 47 5.8 Benefits from an NGO Initiative ... 48 5.9 “Preferred Institution to Contact for Help” ... 49 5.10 Areas NGOs can do better ... 54 5.11 “More, Bigger and Quality NGOs” ... 54 5.12 Public Satisfaction Criteria ... 56 5.13 Project Community Gratitude ... 57 5.14 NGOs Fixing Societies Problems ... 59 5.15 Socio-economic problems facing the Gambia Community ... 59 5.16 Purpose of NGOs ... 60 5.17 Importance of NGOs in Addressing Basic Needs ... 62 5.18 Opinions on NGOs’ Funds ... 63 5.19 Public Volunteerism ... 64 5.20 Distinctiveness of NGOs ... 68 5.21 Level of Trust for the NGOs ... 69 5.22 Further Discussions on the Findings ... 71 5.22.1 Perception and Expectations ... 72 5.22.2 Public Trust or Distrust on NGOs ... 72 5.22.3 Volunteerism ... 73 5.22.4 NGOs Fixing Societal Problems ... 73 5.22.5 Funds Misappropriation ... 74 5.22.6 NGOs with Foreign Funding ... 75 5.23 Summary of the Chapter ... 75 CHAPTER 6 ... 76 Conclusions and Recommendation ... 76 Introduction ... 76 6.1 Conclusions ... 76 6.2 Recommendations ... 78 6.2.1 Recommendations for the NGOs ... 78 6.2.2 Recommendations for the Government ... 80 6.2.3 Recommendations for Policy Makers ... 80 6.2.4 Recommendations for Future Researchers ... 81 6.3 Limitations of the Study ... 81 APPENDICES ... 82trinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessNongovernmental Organization (NGO)PerceptionsTrustGambiaSivil Toplum Kuruluşu (STK)algıgüvenGambiyaNon-governmental organizations_GambiaSivil toplum örgütleri_GambiaCollege students_GambiaYüksekokul öğrencileri_GambiaHN 834/J46Master Thesis192Y999999