Description: Written to provide guidance for civil society organizations and their client groups, this book examines the role of NGOs in the development processes on the African continent. It raises questions about the influence of funding agencies over the NGOs they support and explores t...
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"This book is a magnificent collection of African minds and cases on collective approaches to sustainable development in the continent. Every African, especially political leaders or aspirants, should take a retreat with this book and reassess why we lack conscience and keep our people characterized as underdeveloped." --Emmanuel Otu, associate professor of chemistry, Indiana University Southeast
"Professor Dibie is an expert on public management of NGOs. He has assembled a group of African scholars who have a great deal of knowledge in the field of NGOs operations in Africa. The text makes a great overivew of the management of NGOs in Africa." --Kayode Makinde, vice chancellor, Babcock University Nigeria "Professor Robert Dibie's book is among the most important texts on the most important texts on NGOs and sustainable development in Africa today. It is comprehensive, clear, up-to-date, and highly readable. My undergraduate and graduate students like it very much. Collectively, the chapters take the reader on a stimulating, insightful, and comprehensive journey through the realm of NGOs' role in sustainable development in Africa." --Patrick Okonkwo, professor of business administration, Central Michigan University "This volume brings together a comprehensive and insightful discussion of the key economic, social, political and institutional variables shaping NGOs operations and sustainable development efforts in Africa." --Ishenkumba Kahwa, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica "This book is an intelligent discussion of an important international phenomenon. It is a frank, honest, and balanced examination with special appeal to practitioners and administrators. The study's examination of challenges and opportunities facing NGOs in Sub-Saharan Africa is both intriguing and provocative." --Samory Rashid, Indiana State University