1 I.F. Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29202/fhi/21/4
Received: 21 June 2024 / Accepted: 15 July 2024 / Published: 1 August 2024
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Abstract
This article examines the critical role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in advancing human development and human flourishing in Southeast Asia, highlighting the suitability of the Interdependence Model in explaining the dynamic interactions between CSOs and the state. CSOs in Southeast Asia significantly contribute to education, health, and social welfare by working collaboratively with government entities. Through initiatives like the Tanoto Foundation’s educational programs in Indonesia and the Community-Based Health Care (CBHC) program in Vietnam, CSOs fill crucial service delivery gaps, improve health outcomes, and enhance educational accessibility. Moreover, organizations like Friends-International in Cambodia demonstrate the comprehensive support CSOs provide to vulnerable populations, addressing immediate needs and promoting long-term social welfare. The Interdependence Model, emphasizing cooperation and partnership, effectively captures these collaborative efforts, contrasting with the Pluralist, Corporatist, and Conflict models, which do not fully encompass the cooperative nature of current CSO-state relationships in Southeast Asia. This framework underscores the potential for CSOs and the state to work together to address complex development challenges, thereby fostering sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life across the region.
Keywords: Civil society organizations, Interdependence Model, human development, Southeast Asia, state-CSO collaboration
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