Functions, Impact, and Identity of Civil Society
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/functions-impact-civil-society-2025
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About the Book
Functions, Impact, and Identity of Civil Society explores the role of NGOs and non-profit organizations as essential mediators between governments, markets, and communities. The book critically examines their historical trajectories, multiple functions, and evolving legitimacy, while addressing the global contraction of civic space and the rise of restrictive political environments.
Drawing from political science, sociology, and development studies, this work demonstrates that NGOs are not merely victims of repression but active agents negotiating survival, adaptation, and resilience. It highlights how organizations adjust strategies—shifting from advocacy to service delivery, reframing missions, and navigating complex legal landscapes—while still maintaining their core identity.
The book offers both theoretical insights and practical relevance for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers concerned with the future of civil society under pressure.
Key Topics
- Historical and theoretical foundations of civil society
- Governance structures: boards, executives, and internal tensions
- Strategies of adaptation in restrictive contexts
- Organizational legitimacy and identity
- Comparative global perspectives: North, South, and post-colonial contexts
- Resilience pathways and hybrid service–advocacy models
- Future trends in NGO–state–donor relations
Academic Value
This book situates NGOs within interdisciplinary debates on governance, legitimacy, and resilience. It contributes to the study of non-profits as agents of democratic participation and social innovation, while offering frameworks to analyze their survival and adaptation under repressive regimes.
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About the Author
Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia is the founder and CEO of NEYA Global Education, Philanthropy & Consulting. She has authored a 100-book charity library designed to equip leaders, staff, and communities with strategies for sustainable social impact. With a BA in philosophy and politics, an LLM in law, and a Ph.D. in technology, education, and management, her work bridges theory and practice in non-profit resilience, governance, and education.
