A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) is an organised, independent group of individuals and, or institutions that controls its own activities and procedures. It serves as a vehicle that brings together persons with a common interest, activity or purpose, on a voluntary basis. Civil society organisations are separate from the government i.e. they are private. What are the different types of CSOs? There are many different types of CSOs: Some are set up to advance the common interests of their members. They include self-help groups, youth and women’s
