BEST PRACTICES OF NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN COMBATTING COVID-19

Against the backdrop of socio-economic crises, nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) have proven their essential role in supporting vulnerable categories within communities. The COVID-19 pandemic pushes the boundaries of the medical system and its limitations, thus causing an unprecedented case of social distancing, elevating rates of stress and depression among the population, and contributing to high levels of anxiety regarding the provision of necessary resources to secure a livelihood, respectively. In the context of this pandemic, evaluating the best practices of NGOs and redefining their relationship with public institutions may provide solutions for the sustainability of local communities. Based on Resource Dependence Theory applied by NGOs, this research plans to emphasize the humanitarian initiatives undertaken during socio-economic crises. Salient best practices supporting the strategy to combat the effects of COVID-19 pandemic were analysed from a managerial standpoint.