[TomB]

Recent years have seen an unprecedented growth in the power and influence of
non-governmental organizations (NGOs). While it is true that
many NGOs remain true to grassroots authenticity conjured up
in images of protest and sacrifice, it is also true that non-governmental organizations are now serious business. NGO officials and their activities are widely cited in the media and
relied upon in congressional testimony; corporations regularly consult with NGOs prior to major investments. Many groups
have strayed beyond their original mandates and assumed quasi-governmental roles. Increasingly, non-governmental organizations are not just accredited observers at international organizations, they are full-fledged decision-makers.

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