Geography

The direct funding of Southern NGOs by donors: New agendas and old problems

Anthony Bebbington, International Institute for Environment and Development, London
Roger Riddell, Overseas Development Institute

Abstract

Explores the support given by bilateral donors to non-governmental organizations (NGOS). Reasons behind the direct funding of NGOS; Role of NGOS in strengthening the civil society; Use of grassroots support organizations and membership organizations in delivering aid within the context of the bilateral aid programme.