 The strategic role of non-governmental organisations in international economic relationsMartin Dekleva International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, 2026, vol. 12, issue 1, 93-105 Abstract: The emergence of multi-dimensional non-governmental organisations (NGOs) manifests in various aspects of social life, including international economic relations. The impact of civil society on the economy at the international level cannot be overlooked. Non-governmental organisations are generally socially beneficial and can contribute to the democratisation of international institutions, as well as to policy formulation and decision-making at the international level. However, this influence has also some shortcomings and opens several important dilemmas. The paper discusses the strategic role of non-governmental organisations in economic relations between states from the point of view of two basic elements: policy making and implementation and legal procedures. The author concludes that different interests can be reconciled through legally framed and transparent activities between non-governmental organisations, states and non-state actors. Keywords: non-governmental organisations; international relations; international economic relations; international trade; economic diplomacy; international law; role of non-governmental organisations; policy making. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ids:ijdipe:v:12:y:2026:i:1:p:93-105 Access Statistics for this article More articles in International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy from Inderscience Enterprises Ltd |
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