NGO Education Survey
University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences
流通科学大学
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University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences
Hyogo
Japan
Eastern Asia
Asia
流通科学大学
College: Common Subjects 共通科目
NPO Studies
NPO論
Credit Bearing: 2Level: Undergraduate
More than 20 years have passed since the Law for the Promotion of Specified Nonprofit Activities was enacted (1998), and the existence of nonprofit organizations has become quite common in the lives of citizens. In addition, collaboration with government agencies and businesses is becoming more and more common. Non-profit organizations exist not only in the fields of schools, welfare, and urban development, but also in the environment, international cooperation, and culture and the arts. These organizations cover areas that cannot be tackled by private companies or the government, and are attracting attention for their ability to create services that meet the diverse needs of citizens. Especially in Japan, where the population is rapidly aging and declining, there is a greater need than ever for mutual collaboration within society. In this class, we will discuss the roles of NPOs, their actual achievements, current issues, and future development possibilities, while taking up specific activities of NPOs that are active both domestically and internationally. Social enterprises will also be introduced. Discussions will be held with students during each lecture.
特定非営利活動促進法が成立(1998年)して20年以上が経過し、非営利組織の存在は市民生活にかなり浸透してきています。また、行政や企業との協働といった形もあちこちで見られるようになってきています。 非営利の組織は、学校や福祉、街づくりといった分野にとどまらず、環境や国際協力、文化・芸術の分野にも存在しています。これらの組織は民間企業や行政では取り組めない領域をカバーし、市民の多種多様なニーズに応えるサービスを創りだしてきているという面においても注目されています。 とりわけ、急速な高齢化と人口減少が進む日本社会では、社会における相互の共同がいままで以上に求められているともいえます。この授業では、国内的もしくは国際的に活躍するNPOの具体的な活動をとりあげながら、NPOの役割と実際の成果、現状での課題と今後の発展可能性などについて、考えていきます。 また、社会的企業についても紹介していきます。また、毎回の講義の中で受講生と議論をおこないます。