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This chapter introduces 63 NGOs. These are not the ‘top’ 63 in the sense of being the largest or the wealthiest or the most prominent. Rather, they are a range of NGOs that represent the diversity of the sector. They have been chosen to help illustrate the range of activities and modes of operation that NGOs are engaged in.
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Hilton, M., Crowson, N., Mouhot, JF., McKay, J. (2012). Leading Campaign Groups and NGOs in the UK. In: A Historical Guide to NGOs in Britain. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137029027_4
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