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Some Key Terms

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different theories may try to explain how income inequality comes about, income
inequality metrics simply provide a system of measurement used to determine the

dispersion of incomes. The concept of inequality is distinct from poverty and fairness.

"Income Inequality Metrics"
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Informal Housing 46
Informal housing or informal settlement can include any form of housing, shelter, or

settlement (or lack thereof) which is illegal, falls outside of government control or
regulation, or is not afforded protection by the state

"Informal Housing"
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International NGO 47

An international non-governmental organization (INGO) extends the concept of a non-
governmental organization (NGO) to an international scope.

NGOs are independent of governments and can be seen as two types, advocacy NGOs,

which aim to influence governments with a specific goal, and operational NGOs, which
provide services. Examples of NGO mandates are environmental preservation, human

rights promotions or the advancement of women. NGOs are typically not-for-profit, but
receive funding from companies or membership fees. Many large INGOs have

components of operational projects and advocacy initiatives working together within
individual countries.

The technical term "international organizations" describes intergovernmental

organizations (IGOs) and include groups such as the United Nations or the International
Labour Organization, which are formed by treaties among sovereign states. In contrast,
INGOs are defined as "any internationally operating organization which is not established

by inter-governmental agreement".

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Given they are usually supported by donations, a popular concern about INGOs is where

the money goes and whether it is spent efficiently. High administrative costs can be an
indication of inefficiency, enrichment of employees at the expense of beneficiaries,
embezzlement or misdirection of funds to corrupt local officials or dictatorship

"International Non-Governmental Organization."
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