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The Management of Non-Governmental Development Organizations: An Introduction (Routledge Studies in the Management of Voluntary and Non-Profit Organizations) - Softcover

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Lewis, David

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9780415207591: The Management of Non-Governmental Development Organizations: An Introduction (Routledge Studies in the Management of Voluntary and Non-Profit Organizations)

Synopsis

Exploring the newly emerging field of the management of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working in developing countries, this informative book draws upon current research in non-profit management, development administration and business management. Key issues covered include:

* the changing global and local contexts of development co-operation
* management technologies such as empowerment and stakeholder analysis
* structural issues such as accountability, governance and participation
* learning and diversity
* dealing with complexity and uncertainty.

Illustrated throughout with examples drawn from the author's own research and consultancy experience, this important text develops a model of NGO management which reveals the distinctive organizational challenges they face.

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About the Author

David Lewis is lecturer in non-governmental organizations at the Centre for Civil Society, London School of Economics. He undertakes research on development issues, with particular focus on Bangladesh, and has worked as a short-term consultant mainly in South Asia for a range of development agencies. He has also undertaken NGO training work in Nigeria, Mexico and Japan.

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