The Role of Social Organizations in Public Governance: Theoretical Basis and Ways to Promote their Role

Abstract

The terms “public governance” and “national governance” have recently been used in Vietnam. When it comes to public governance, the role of social organizations (or the third sector) could not be ignored. However, at present, there is a dearth of theoretical research as well as methods in promoting their part in the public governance. The article focuses on analyzing the theoretical basis of how social organizations function in the public governance, and indicates three paths in promoting the roles of the society and social organizations, namely, cooperation between the state and the society, social participation and social self-management.