Why haven t development programs sponsored by local NGOs been more effective in Africa? In this careful study of NGOs in three African countries Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Senegal Sarah Michael exposes reasons why successful, well-run, and powerful development programs are infrequent in Africa. Michael s argument focuses on issues of power. NGOs in Africa do not command the financial resources, employ the professional staff, or have the same access to donors that NGOs in other parts of the world enjoy. Main topics covered in this probing book include: What does a powerful NGO look like? How...
Why haven t development programs sponsored by local NGOs been more effective in Africa? In this careful study of NGOs in three African countries Zi...
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...
The experience of many South Asian and Latin American countries demonstrates that the power of local NGOs can contribute to improving the quality of d...
