| ID | 090216 |
| Title Proper | Look who's talking |
| Other Title Information | second thoughts about NGOs as representing civil society |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Holmen, Hans ; Jirstrom, Magnus |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are major players in development aid today. It is widely believed they represent civil society and that, for example, the UN and the World Bank would be strengthened if NGOs were given a larger influence over policy formulation and development. As one can hardly speak of an NGO community, the issue of representation is far from easily solved. NGOs often compete for visibility, clients and influence, and representation leaves a lot to be desired. Hence, governments' and inter-governmental institutions' reluctance to accept immediately NGOs as partners, may be necessary for NGOs to become representative and, paradoxically, for strengthening civil society as well. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Aug 2009: p.429-448 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Aug 2009: p.429-448 |
| Key Words | Campaigning ; Civil Society ; Networking ; NGO ; Representation ; Social Forum |