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Trends on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact in the changing world are emerging issues in the academic literature. Although documentations on NGOs are farfetched, scholars on the subject have delved into research in successive turns since the late 1990s. The Non-involvement of the down trodden-the peasants, rural dwellers, women and children and the handicapped on political, economic and social spheres have had a negative impact on development globally. That is why, issues on Non-Governmental Organizations couldn't have come at a better time than now. The chapters in this book are holistically set to address the lopsided nature of policy issues of democratic regimes and governments. For example, the problems being encountered by people suffering from conflict/violence, hunger, basic education, disease and general under development index in Africa and the world at large can be appreciated from this context. This book is therefore recommended by the editor and authors of the respective chapters for all readers – scholars, students, diplomats and government functionaries, as well as the general public to pick copies of the book and share with friends. The book is also recommended for students at both tertiary and pre-tertiary levels of the academia.

Despite significant contributions from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in socio-economic development in Bangladesh, the evidence in community development is little known. The findings of this article are based on two NGOs working with two indigenous communities. The study used a qualitative case study research approach, where a multi-method data collection procedure was applied. The analysis of the findings underscored the role of these two NGOs in four ingredients of community development: improving participation, social networking, partnership and development ownership. The results showed that the NGOs' contributions in community development were credible. The findings provide important guidelines for social workers, NGO workers and development practitioners.

ABSTRACTThrough the 1980s, non‐governmental organizations (NGOs) became increasingly involved in implementing development projects in Latin America. In Bolivia, NGOs have played central roles in efforts to alleviate the poverty associated with structural adjustment, the consolidation of neoliberal economic policies, and the resulting reorganization of the state. International donors have shown enthusiasm for working through NGOs, particularly in the area of poverty alleviation. However, it is not clear that NGOs are more successful in overcoming poverty than state agencies. More importantly, there is evidence that the combination of state reorganization and the emergence of NGOs as implementers of development assistance has contributed to undermining grassroots organizations representing the interests of poor people.

The study aimed to investigate the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in local community development in Jordan. A self-administrated questionnaire was designed in accordance with the research hypothesis and objectives, and distributed over a random sample of 120 NGO officials in Jordan. Analysis of the collected data revealed that NGOs have a statistically significant role (α ; The study aims at investigating the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Jordanian society development in Jordan. A descriptive analysis methodology is used . The study uses a questionnaire to collect the required data which is designed in accordance with the research hypothesis and objectives. The targeted population is the NGOs officials. A random sample of 120 NGO officials in Jordan. Analysis of the collected data reveals that NGOs have a statistically significant role (α

The objective of this series is to present to the reader latest research updates on major contending issues (global and regional) in Non-Governmental Organizations. The chapters written by highly tailored crop of researchers on the subject matter explored on wide-spectrum of topics ranging from historical, financial, ethical, managerial and other components of NGOs, reflecting in current literature. It is the belief of the authors that policy suggestions and recommendations offered in the chapters would go a long way in resolving NGOs and NGO-related problems facing target groups of the study. Chapter One Historicizing the Concept, Nature and Context of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Global Perspective: In this chapter, an analysis of the concept, scope and context of NGOs in providing succor to disadvantaged groups in developing countries of the world is made. Among others, NGOs have been seen in the fight against human right abuses, prolonged military rule, absence of basic human needs etc. The paper recommends pragmatic and accountable professional practices through legitimate government intervention to achieve its goals. Chapter Two The Value of Ethical Conduct in Strengthening Growth and Accountability in Non-Governmental Organizations in Nigeria: This chapter sets out to illustrate the significant growth in the use of voluntary codes of conduct and certificate schemes as a way of strengthening NGOs accountability for high performance. Being in operations in over 40 countries worldwide, these self-regulatory initiatives, as pointed out in this chapter examines their rise and highlights their importance to the efficacy of NGOs. More importantly, the author is particularly concerned with developing an understanding of the conditions in which NGOs can increase their accountability to target beneficiaries. Chapter Three Issues in Non-Governmental Organizations in Financial Management in Nigeria: The objective of the chapter is to critique NGOs role in the economic development of developing countries by ...

AbstractOn one hand, NGOs are seen as experts because of their proximity to the problems they address. They provide knowledge relevant to the solution of these problems and can bring this into the political process. They are able to increase the efficiency of global governance by participating in the policy-formation processes of international organizations. In this paper I will explain the role and functions of NGOs as described in the debate about their legitimacy and theorize – while applying Ernst Haas's theory of organizational learning – on the mechanisms likely to lead to their increasing integration into international institutions as well as the implications of this integration.

Due to the substantial rise in the importance of international & national NGOs, an open working group of the UN is discussing "General Review of Arrangements for Consultations with Nongovernmental Organizations" that includes not only the member states, but also accredited international NGOs (INGOs). Current interaction between the UN & NGOs is limited to consultation agreements with almost exclusively INGOs, & are conducted through the ECOSOC rather than other main UN organizations, although the existing consultations relationships in fact go far beyond the scope of the ECOSOC regulations. Restructuring of the formal relationship, however, generates political pressure on UN member states at the international & national levels, as various groups have different expectations with disputes between NGOs & national governments, between northern & southern NGOs, & between NGOs & INGOs. A compromise is necessary that requires organizationally technical issues to be addressed on the part of the UN, while the NGOs must work toward better democratization, independence, & coordination of their interests. 9 References. L. Kehl