Activities Of Non-governmental Organizations Research Articles

IGO-NGO relations and HIV / AIDS: innovation or stalemate?

This paper is concerned with the emergence of transnational cooperative structures in response to AIDS. Of chief concern are efforts to create and maintain links among and between intergovernmental organizations (IGO) in the UN system and the many heterogenous organizations usually included under the nongovernmental organization (NGO) label. After discussing the nature of the AIDS issue, the authors focus upon the various ways of framing the AIDS issue and the effort by the Global Program on AIDS to coordinate IGO and NGO activities. In closing, they identify lessons and insights of broader applicability emanating from the AIDS case. The paper discusses the nature of AIDS, AIDS as a medical problem, AIDS as a human rights problem, AIDS as a socioeconomic problem, forging IGO-NGO links, an international NGO forum, informal networking, NGOs and AIDS-related foreign assistance, representation, formal versus informal coordination, costs of network building, degree of organization, and expertise.

European NGOs: Growth or partnership?

This paper addresses a number of the dilemmas facing European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) today, particularly those working in Africa. These include the constant tension surrounding fundraising activities, the role that NGOs are now playing in light of the increased emphasis on private sector development strategies, the nature of northern NGO interaction with LDC governments including the relationship between NGO activities and official development plans, and the position of northern NGOs vis-à-vis southern NGOs and target populations. The author stresses the need for European NGOs to focus more on building an educated public constituency to support development issues.

TREE PLANTING FOR RURAL PEOPLE – INVOLVEMENT OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

SUMMARY The variety of tree planting activities of non governmental organizations (NGOs) at national, regional and local level in India is reviewed. Current constraints on these activities are identified and recommendations made for improving performance.