A: A non-governmental organization is a group that, as the name implies, operates independently of governmental control. The usual purpose of an NGO is to promote a policy or provide services.

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a mission-driven organization that operates independently of the government. Most are non-profits, and some receive government funding.

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