Özet:

In recent years, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have started to make a name for themselves in Turkey as well as in many countries of the world. CSOs, which appear as one of the most important elements of the idea of pluralist democracy, carry out important activities in many fields, especially in politics, economy and culture. Today, NGOs, which are established in many different forms such as foundations, associations and community and on a voluntary basis, are one of the most important balancing forces against the administrations. NGOs have become important stakeholders that are frequently consulted not only in central governments but also in local governments. In local governments, especially NGOs, which ensure that the demands and wishes of the people are conveyed to the administration, make an important contribution to the development of the idea of local democracy. Therefore, NGOs, which appear as one of the most important actors of governance, directly lead the development of an effective and efficient democratic understanding at the local level. In this study, the main role of CSOs in governance studies carried out at the local level is discussed and the problems encountered are addressed.

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