Abstract
In this study, trying to clarify building partnership between NPOs and community groups from viewpoints of speciality and independence, we investigated questionnaire and hearing to the NPOs and community groups in the northern Kanto 3 prefectures. NPOs have no less than one specialized field, while the community groups are developing various kinds of local activities. NPOs and community groups that have many partners in their activities tend to show relatively high speciality. Conclusions are as follows: 1) NPOs are recommended to get speciality in their activities, while community groups to grasp locao needs. 2) NPO and communiy group should make up for each other in order to vitalize rural areas; 3) partnership between NPOs and community groups is thought to be enhanced by subsidies from public authorities.
