The political limits to nongovernmental organizations in Jordan

In: World development: the multi-disciplinary international journal devoted to the study and promotion of world development, Band 30, Heft 1, S. 77-93

Abstract

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are frequently touted as important actors in democratization. Yet despite the proliferation of NGOs since the advent of political liberalization and democratization in Jordan, they remain circumscribed by the realities of continued state power. Because the political transition was informed by a desire to perpetuate regime survival in the midst of economic crisis, NGOs continue to experience political limits to their activities. (DSE/DÜI)