多様な市民活動団体の活動とネットワーク化に関する考察

―千葉県5都市におけるアンケート調査・インタビュー調査から―

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This study aims at identifying the importance and roles of networking in the formation of a civil society through the advancement of the activities of civil groups/organizations using case studies in Chiba prefecture, Japan. It was observed that the activities of civil groups/organizations heavily depend on the number and quality of the networks possessed by these groups/organizations. Local governments as well as intermediary civil organizations play a key role in networking, and thus, it is important to strengthen these organizations. In conclusion, the paper discusses the desirable actions to be taken toward networking of individuals; the relationship between the vitalzation of the activities of civil organizations, their social activities and networking; and the advancement of activities and the necessary actions to be taken toward networking among civil groups/organizations.