英文摘要 |
The aim of this research is to systematically explore the impact of NGOs upon civil society after 2008 Sichuan Earthquake. The 2008 Sichuan earthquake was a deadly earthquake that measured at 8.0 Ms and 7.9 Ms occurred at 14:28:01.42 CST (06:28:01.42 UTC) on May 12, 2008 in Sichuan province of China and killed at least 69,227 people. Following the earthquake, donations were made by people from all over mainland China and all over the world, with booths set up in schools, at banks, and around gas stations. China had received over $500 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including a number of NGOs and NPO. After the earthquake, many academic and practical communities are optimistic to the future development of NGOs and civil society. They strongly asserted that 2008 Sichuan Earthquake will be “the era of civil society” in China. This article attempts to argue this proposition. Important questions are discussed: What are the characteristics of NGOs in China after the Sichuan earthquake? What are its impact of civil society? Will Chinese government change the governance pattern of the NGOs? What will be the possible development of NGOs in China? |