quasi ngo
/ˈkwɑzi ˌɛn dʒi ˈoʊ/
noun
- An organization that operates like a non-governmental organization (NGO) but is partly funded or controlled by a government.
- Many quasi-NGOs work on development projects while following government guidelines.
- The quasi-NGO received government money but claimed to be independent.
- Critics argue that quasi-NGOs are not truly independent because of their government ties.