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This book examines the role of NGOs in development projects on the African continent. It explores the challenges and the contradictions in the relationship between the NGOs, the supporting agencies, and the African people. It is intended to provide guidance for civil society organizations and their client groups who struggle to find viable means to collaborate with NGOs, the private sector, and public sector. This books argues that increased knowledge and cooperation is essential to the achievement of sustainable development. Therefore, community based organizations and public servants must consider whether they possess the necessary resources as well as the economic opportunities before they embark on any activity.
Sustainable development activities might not be useful or reasonable for every rural community in Africa. One thing is very clear; the forces of globalization or sustainable development do not respect cultural boundaries. This book clearly states that for African nations to succeed they must find alternatives to centralized powers of national government. In addition, this book examines the transformation of several sub-Saharan African nations in the twenty-first century. African nations must reevaluate their concept of leadership, which rests on the notion that good leaders are born, not made. Therefore, there should be a greater emphasis on the development of political and managerial skills through formal education and industrial training. NGOs and civil societies could play a vital role in this transformation and, therefore, the future of Africa.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: NGOs and Human Development in Africa: Theory and Model for Collaboration
Chapter 2 NGOs and Development Administration in Africa
Chapter 3 NGOs, Public Bureaucracy, and Sustainable Development in Africa
Chapter 4 The Perception of NGOs Performance in Anglophone Africa
Chapter 5 NGOs and Development in Botswana and Nigeria
Chapter 5 NGOs and Community Based Environmental Policy in Botswana and Ethiopia
Chapter 6 Motivation and Volunterrism in NGOs in Ghana and Nigeria
Chapter 7 NGOs and Development in Cameroon
Chapter 8 NGOs and Religion in Zimbabwean Uncertain Times
Chapter 9 NGOs and Development in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Chapter 10 Strategic Repositioning of NGOs for Sustainable Development in Africa
Chapter 11 Current and Future Roles of NGOs in the Empowerment of Women in Africa
Chapter 12 Public Administration and Sustainability in Africa

Product details

Published Dec 17 2007
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 302
ISBN 9780739116531
Imprint Lexington Books
Dimensions 9 x 6 inches
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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