
- 208 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Focusing on NGOs that work in the areas of rural development, women, and children, the authors' goal is to shed light on the contributions of the sector in the spheres of social welfare, empowerment, service, and rural development. In addition, the problems and difficulties experienced by NGOs are analyzed and explained. This important new book traces the rise of NGOs in India and their transformation over the years, revealing the importance of NGOs in India's development after Independence. Beginning with a detailed history of voluntarism in India and examination of NGOs around the world, the authors provide the framework for examining NGOs in India as a force contributing to development. They then focus on partnerships and cooperation between NGOs and the government, advocacy and policy implications of NGO activity, accountability within organizations, approaches to problems and delivery of services, NGO life cycles, and the need for a code of ethics within NGOs. Case studies on NGOs designed to assist women, children, and rural development are presented and discussed in the context of development in general and improving the quality of life for all Indian citizens. This careful and comprehensive examination is a unique addition to a growing field of literature on India.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Tables and Figures
- Preface
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- 1 Prologue
- 2 Voluntary Action and NGOs
- 3 NGOs: A Universal Third Force
- 4 NGO–Government Partnership: Experience from Kerala
- 5 Accountability: The Case of SAHAYAM
- 6 Role in Advocacy for Women in the Informal Sector
- 7 NGOs versus Government: The Welfare of Children
- 8 Lifecycles: Two NGOs in Rural Development
- 9 The Need for a Code of Ethics
- 10 Epilogue
- Appendix A
- Bibliography
- Index