Balancing Autonomy and Dependence for Community and Nongovernmental Organizations
Published
Journal Article
Prior studies have emphasized the dangers of dependence when community organizations seek nongovernmental organization (NGO) support. This article emphasizes that community group autonomy can undermine the effectiveness of assistance. Furthermore, and contrary to expectations, community group autonomy can contribute to suspicion of NGOs, weaken grassroots influence over them, and move NGOs away from serving grassroots needs.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Silberberg, M
Published Date
- January 1, 1998
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 72 / 1
Start / End Page
- 47 - 69
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0037-7961
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1086/515745
Citation Source
- Scopus