Activities of Non-governmental Organisations in the Context of Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals: a Bibliometric Analysis

The topic of sustainable development is becoming increasingly popular in academic circles.Many scientists are studying the corporate social responsibility of business, as well as the role of higher education institutions in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are also important stakeholders and drivers of sustainable development, and their role cannot be overestimated.Purpose.The purpose of this study is to analyze the activities of non-governmental organizations in the context of the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, through a bibliometric analysis of the most recent scientific publications in the scientometric database Scopus, in order to evaluate the number of publications, identify the main authors, main thematic areas, keywords and geographical distribution of research, as well as to identify the main challenges and perspectives related to the participation of NGOs in the achievement of the SDGs.Results.An analysis of scholarly publications related to the role of NGOs in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals was conducted.The study found a significant increase in publications, particularly in countries such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia.It also identified the main thematic areas of research, including partnerships for sustainable development, responsible consumption and production, and quality education.The results of the study confirmed the relevance and importance of NGO participation in global sustainable development efforts.Conclusions.The main findings of the study on the role of NGOs in achieving the SDGs are summarized in detail.The authors emphasize the importance of involving NGOs in the implementation of the SDGs, noting that these organizations act as essential intermediaries between state structures and communities.The findings point to the need to improve the coordination and effectiveness of NGO activities, and the importance of further strengthening policies to support NGOs in their work to achieve the SDGs.Recommendations focus on improving the interaction between NGOs and governments, and the need for further research to understand the contribution of NGOs to achieving the global sustainable development goals.