Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa

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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa

edited by Robert A. Dibie

Lexington Books, c2008

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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

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