Dependency and Double Dependency (Southern NGOs)

Southern NGO

Post a description of your assigned NGO’s dependency or double dependency along with an explanation of at least two consequences or challenges your NGO faces because of these dependencies. Support your post by referring to specific passages in the Brehm (2004), Elbers & Arts (2011), and Lister (2000) articles. Your initial post should not exceed 250 words.

Helpful references:

AUTONOMY OR DEPENDENCE? NORTH–SOUTH NGO PARTNERSHIPS

I chose this article because the author examines the relationship between Northern and Southern NGOs.

Brehm, V. M. (2004).

http://cercle.lu/download/partenariats/INTRAC1autonomy1or1dependence.pdf

KEEPING BODY AND SOUL TOGETHER: SOUTHERN NGOS’ STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO DONOR CONSTRAINTS

I chose this article because the authors explore the effects of donor conditions on SNGOs and present strategies that can be used to cope with the limitations.

Elbers, W. & Arts, B. (2011).

POWER IN PARTNERSHIP? AN ANALYSIS OF AN NGO’S RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS PARTNERS

I chose this article because the authors analyze the relationships between NGOs and donors, distinguishing between organizational partnerships and individual relationships.

Lister, S. (2000).

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