The paper said that almost all of the pro-government NGOs exist in name only as less than 7 per cent are listed on the country’s corporate registry.
“Many pro-government NGOs thrive on the coverage they receive from a few little-known media platforms, some of which are run by their leaders or their allies,” the paper said. “Mimicking legitimate civil society groups, pro-government NGOs often cite the work of supposed think tanks that validate their pro-government or illiberal views.”
“Like the fake grassroots groups bankrolled by past military juntas, these surrogate organizations masquerade as authentic civil society groups, singing the praises of top officials and attacking their critics,” a summary of the report read.
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