What is
civil society?
Civil society is the main level of social organisation that exists
between households and the state. It can take two main organizational
forms. Civil society acts as a bridge between the citizen and
the state.
How does
civil society relate to the state?
Civil society helps to build a balance between the power of the
state and that of the people. In particular it can help to determine
how authority, rights and obligations are exercised and how national
resources are managed.
Should the
state work with non-state actors in health?
Yes. Styles of governance are changing, placing many demands
on the state to work with non-state actors. |