What does the CGIAR mean by Civil Society Organization (CSO)?
The CGIAR uses the United Nations’ definition of Civil Society Organization, which is an “association of citizens (outside their families, friends and businesses) entered into voluntarily to advance their interests, ideas and ideologies.” The term does not include profit-making activity (the private sector) or governing (the public sector). Of particular relevance to the CGIAR are farmer/ development and environmental organizations, social movements, indigenous people’s organizations, academia and other public benefit non-governmental organizations.
