Undermining Development The Absence of Power among Local NGOs in Africa

Sarah Michael

ISBN 10: 0852554397 / ISBN 13: 9780852554395

Published by James Currey Publishers, 2004

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224 pages. 8.43x5.35x0.63 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Undermining Development The Absence of Power among Local NGOs in Africa
• Publisher: James Currey Publishers
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0852554397
• ISBN 13: 9780852554395
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.29 kilograms

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Synopsis

The experience of many South Asian and Latin American countries demonstrates that the power of local NGOs can contribute to improving the quality of development services throughout the developing world. Are local NGOs in Africa able to wield power in development? Local NGOs in Africa are lagging behind their counterparts in South Asia and Latin America in terms of developing power. How can African NGOs remedy their absence of power? Local NGOs will have to create their own development space, achieve a degree of financial independence from donors, build solid links to the international development community and have a willingness to engage with the political aspects of development work. Why should donors and international NGOs promote local NGO power? Local NGO power aids NGO sustainability, a common goal of donors, NGOs and beneficiary communities alike. North America: Indiana U Press

About the Author

Sarah Michael is a Research Fellow at the Global Equity Initiative, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.