Role of NGOs in the Social Development of Pakistan: A Case Study of USAID.

Since 1945, cohesive Non-state actors especially Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) have been working in the world which has changed the face of different societies of the world. These changes were taking place in almost every aspect of the society such as politics, social fabric and economy. NGOs have become progressively tangled in providing health care, education and services to people. During the past two decades, nongovernmental organizations are working for the development of the states. These organizations primarily play the role to provide the welfare humanitarian aid and protection from the conflicts. In the recent years there is a rapid growth in the number and size of NGOs and now the working are of these organizations is also increased. These organizations through their growing influence directly intervening in the policy making and the decision making. This paper will provide an analysis of the roles that NGOs can play within the realm of social welfare/development, particularly in the field of education, women rights and alleviating poverty. This paper intends to evaluate the societal impact of these non-profit, non-governmental bodies in Pakistan, a developing country, where the majority of population still lives under the minimum wage and where the social problems have proved to be a huge impediment in the political and economic progress of the country. The paper focuses on United states Agency for International Development (USAID). Also, through descriptive investigation it has been inferred that how NGOs especially USAID affected the social fabric of Pakistani society. Moreover, it is suggested that if policy-makers on both sides move forward with trust and non-politicized behavior then significant social changes can take place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]