The Role of International non-Governmental Organizations and their Impact on Development After 2003

Abstract

The current study aimed to explore the role of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) as a mechanism for achieving development in the fields of human rights. It examined their origins, the evolution of their concept, and the significant events that Iraq experienced after 2003. Additionally, the study highlighted the positive contributions of INGOs active in Iraq. The importance of this research lies in presenting the positive impacts of INGOs in achieving at least a minimum level of human rights principles and assisting in addressing the challenges and obstacles faced by the government. These organizations have become a crucial force that cannot be overlooked in correcting the course of government policies and decisions. The study employed a descriptive, analytical, and deductive methodology by reviewing academic sources on the study's elements and variables, alongside data related to the role and mechanisms of INGOs in various fields. The study concluded that INGOs play a significant and central role alongside other international actors across the domains they operate in. Global transformations have demonstrated that these organizations, with their capabilities, resources, and grassroots influence, are essential for promoting good governance and solidifying desired principles across various systems. INGOs have emerged as a pivotal force representing the aspirations of people, particularly marginalized groups suffering from exclusion. These groups have found in such organizations a platform to express their needs, often neglected by governments and states. Consequently, these groups have gained a voice in various international forums. The study concluded with recommendations, the most notable of which was fostering stronger relations between the Iraqi government and the global system to combat terrorism in all its forms international, regional, and local. This can be achieved by leveraging the positive aspects of the new global order and globalization, formulating strategic plans, and signing agreements and treaties that support government efforts in developmental progress and the enhancement of human rights principles.