Download or read book Global Standard NGOs written by Grant B. Stillman and published by Grant B. Stillman. This book was released on 2007 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NGO Accountability written by Lisa Jordan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the fastest growing segment of civil society, as well as featuring prominently in the global political arena, NGOs are under fire for being 'unaccountable'. But who do NGOs actually represent? Who should they be accountable to and how? This book provides the first comprehensive examination of the issues and politics of NGO accountability across all sectors and internationally. It offers an assessment of the key technical tools available including legal accountability, certification and donor-based accountability regimes, and questions whether these are appropriate and viable options or attempts to 'roll-back' NGOs to a more one-dimensional function as organizers of national and global charity. Input and case studies are provided from NGOs such as ActionAid, and from every part of the globe including China, Indonesia and Uganda. In the spirit of moving towards greater accountability the book looks in detail at innovations that have developed from within NGOs and offers new approaches and flexible frameworks that enable accountability to become a reality for all parties worldwide.
Download or read book Bringing Global Governance Home written by Laura A. Henry and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's problems--climate change, epidemics, and the actions of multinational corporations--are increasingly global in scale and beyond the ability of any single state to manage. Since the end of the Cold War, states and civil society actors have worked together through global governance initiatives to address these challenges collectively. While global governance, by definition, is initiated at the international level, the effects of global governance occur at the domestic level and implementation depends upon the actions of domestic actors. NGOs act as "mediators" between global and domestic political arenas, translating and adapting global norms for audiences at home. Yet the role of domestic NGOs in global governance has been neglected relatively in previous research. Bringing Global Governance Home examines how NGO engagement at the global level shapes domestic governance around climate change, corporate social responsibility, HIV/AIDS, and sustainable forestry. It does so by comparing domestic reception of global standards and practices in the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). These newly emerging global powers, representing a range of regime types, aspire to become global policy makers rather than mere policy takers and have banded together through periodic summits to devise alternative approaches to economic development and global challenges. Nevertheless, these countries still engage the world primarily through existing global governance institutions that they did not create themselves. Ultimately, this book explores the interplay of international and domestic factors that allow domestically-rooted NGOs to participate globally, and the extent to which that participation shapes their ability to mediate and promote global governance perspectives within the borders of their own countries with varying regimes and state-society relations.
Download or read book Non Governmental Organizations in World Politics written by Peter Willetts and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Amnesty International and Oxfam to Greenpeace and Save the Children are now key players in global politics. This accessible and informative textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the significant role and increasing participation of NGOs in world politics. Peter Willetts examines the variety of different NGOs, their structure, membership and activities, and their complex relationship with social movements and civil society. He makes us aware that there are many more NGOs exercising influence in the United Nations system than the few famous ones. Conventional thinking is challenged in a radical manner on four questions: the extent of the engagement of NGOs in global policy- making; the status of NGOs within international law; the role of NGOs as crucial pioneers in the creation of the Internet; and the need to integrate NGOs within mainstream international relations theory. This is the definitive guide to this crucial area within international politics and should be required reading for students, NGO activists, and policy-makers.
Download or read book International Development written by Raquel Marti and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The International Organization for Standardization ISO written by Craig N. Murphy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-01-13 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the first full-length study of the largest nongovernmental, global regulatory network whose scope and influence rivals that of the UN system. Much of the interest in the successes and failures of global governance focuses around high profile organisations such as the United Nations, World Bank and World Trade Organisation. This volume is one of few books that explore both the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) role as a facilitator of essential economic infrastructure and the implication of ISO techniques for a much wider realm of global governance. Through detailing the initial rationale behind the ISO and a systematic discussion of how this low profile organization has developed, Murphy and Yates provide a comprehensive survey of the ISO as a powerful force on the way commerce is conducted in a changing and increasingly globalized world.
Download or read book The NGO Challenge for International Relations Theory written by William E. DeMars and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-11 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has become commonplace to observe the growing pervasiveness and impact of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). And yet the three central approaches in International Relations (IR) theory, Liberalism, Realism and Constructivism, overlook or ignore the importance of NGOs, both theoretically and politically. Offering a timely reappraisal of NGOs, and a parallel reappraisal of theory in IR—the academic discipline entrusted with revealing and explaining world politics, this book uses practice theory, global governance, and new institutionalism to theorize NGO accountability and analyze the history of NGOs. This study uses evidence from empirical data from Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia and from studies that range across the issue-areas of peacebuilding, ethnic reconciliation, and labor rights to show IR theory has often prejudged and misread the agency of NGOs. Drawing together a group of leading international relations theorists, this book explores the frontiers of new research on the role of such forces in world politics and is required reading for students, NGO activists, and policy-makers.
Download or read book Evaluating Transnational NGOs written by J. Steffek and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-04-14 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critics question the representativeness of NGOs, the democratic quality of their internal procedures, and their accountability to the wider public. This volume, written jointly by academics and practitioners, clarifies the issues at stake and controversially discusses proposals for reform.
Download or read book Environmental NGOs in World Politics written by Matthias Finger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when states are reactive, at best, to the global ecological crisis and when economic globalization seems to be significantly contributing to the acceleration of that crisis, environmental non-governmental orgainisations (NGOs) are proliferating. This book explains the key role of NGOs in an emerging world environmental politics, showing how NGOs act both as independent bargainers and as agents of social learning, to link biophysical conditions to the political realm at both the local and global levels. Throught the use of case studies the authors reveal the richness and diversity of NGO activity and the dificulty of the choices facing decision-makers in their attempts to protect the environment, seek new forms of governance and foster social environmental learning. The book generates questions that are central, not only to an understanding of NGO relations, but to the study of international environmental politics. Environmental NOGs in World Politics will be of great interest to upper level student sand scholars of both environmental politics and international relations. It will also appeal to environmental-policy professionals.
Download or read book NGOs the UN and Global Governance written by Thomas George Weiss and published by Lynne Rienner Pub. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the international arena, this work examines the full range of NGO relationships and actions. It concludes with a proposal for an alternative division of responsibility and labour between governmental and non-governmental actors.
Download or read book New Rights Advocacy written by Paul J. Nelson and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors introduce a concept they call 'new rights advocacy' which has at its core three main trends. They draw on case studies of international NGOs and employ perspectives from the fields of human rights, international relations and development theory to better understand the changes occuring within NGOs.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on NGOs written by Aynsley Kellow and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a critical overview of research on Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs). While it notes that the definition of NGOs is contested, and can include both business and national groups, it focuses primarily on international NGOs engaged with human rights, social and environmental concerns, and aid and development issues. With contributions by Peter Willetts, Tom Davies, Bob Reinalda and other leading scholars, it provides a series of critical essays on both general aspects of NGOs and significant issues of particular concern.
Download or read book Non Governmental Organizations in the Global System written by George Kaloudis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Non-state actors are not new, but they have never before reached their present strength. Among the plethora of non-state actors are thousands, if not millions, of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which play a significant role in the global system and whose role is likely to increase in the future. The proliferation of NGOs is of such scale, scholars refer to it as a global associational revolution. By considering NGOs throughout much of the world, Kaloudis focuses on the reasons for the growth of NGOs particularly since the end of the Cold War, the functions of NGOs, assessment of NGOs, and their place in the global system. The author also shows the ambivalent and often paradoxical role of NGOs, which is reflected in the works of scholars and the actual behavior of NGOs themselves.
Download or read book Beating the Human Rights Drum written by Maria Nassali and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the publication The main contention of this book is that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have the obligation to empower themselves internally before they can champion the empowerment of others. This entails being knowledgeable in the area of work; forging linkages with broader civil society and academia; building on the positive cultural values that resonate with human rights to stimulate mass support; and balancing the different accountabilities to the law, boards, membership, self-regulatory mechanisms, public and donors. This book is based on the author's (LLD) thesis, submitted to the University of Pretoria. The thesis was subsequently revised, based on a further peer-review process. About the editor: Maria Nassali is Chief Executive Officer of International Governance Alliance (iGA). School of Law, Makerere University, Uganda Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the author Dedication Cases, statutes and documents Acronyms Conceptualising the role of NGOs in the human rights movement 1 Introduction and overview 2 The concealed and unchecked power of NGOs: A background discussion 3 Linking rights, governance and development 4 Book overview The human rights obligations of NGOs in the international arena 1 Introduction 2 NGOs' obligations under international law 2.1 NGOs do not have legal obligations under international human rights law 2.2 NGOs legal obligations to respect and promote human rights 3 The rights-based approach as an instrument of good governance 4 Implications of the rights-based approach to NGO governance 4.1 Express linkage to human rights 4.2 Accountability and Transparency 4.3 Participation and inclusion 4.4 Equity, non-discrimination and empowerment 5 Conclusion NGOs and the principle of express linkage to human rights 1 Introduction 2 Why all NGOs should apply human right principles to their governance and management 3 The principle of express linkage to rights and the universality of human rights 3.1 The universality of rights: The conceptualisation of rights amongst NNGOs and SNGOs 3.2 The universality of rights: African NGOs and cultural interpretation 4 The principle of indivisibility of rights: A case study of DNGOS and HURINGOs 4.1 The traditional relationship between DNGOs and HURINGOs 4.2 The indivisibility of rights: HURINGOs and the development agenda 5 Conclusion NGOs and the principle of accountability 1 Introduction 2 Accountability through the law 2.1 The right to exist informally as an organisation 2.2 The right to legal existence and the obligation to register 2.3 Protection from unwarranted state interference 3 Accountability to the sector wide mechanism for self-regulation 4 Accountability to the NGO Board 4.1 The Board as a source of accountability 4.2 The mechanisms of accountability by the Board 4 Accountability to members 5 Accountability to the communities 6 Transparency and public accountability 7 Accountability to donors 8 Conclusion NGOs and the principles of participation and inclusion 1 Introduction 2 Founders and inclusive and participatory management 3 Broadening participation through transitions and succession 4 Participation and the management of conflicts 5 NGOs and community participation 6 Peer NGO networks and coalitions 7 Participation of NGOs in political society 7.1 Making the case for NGO's political participation 7.2 Collaboration and critical engagement with government 7.3 Civil disobedience 7.4 Entering the state 8 NGOs and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 9 NGO participation with National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) 10 Conclusion Exploring the principles of empowerment, equity and non-discrimination 1 Introduction 2 NGOs, empowerment and human rights and governance expertise 2.1 NGOs and human rights and governance expertise 2.2 The dilemmas of volunteerism and the payment of competitive remuneration 2.3 Empowerment and sustaining activism 3 Empowerment and resource mobilisation to achieve an NGO's mission 3.1 NGOs and government funding 3.2 NGOs and foreign donor funding 4 Empowerment of marginalised groups within the NGO sector 4.1 NGOs and the empowerment of women 4.2 NGOs and the empowerment of the youth 4.3 NGOs and sexual minorities 4.4 NGOs and the empowerment of racial and ethnic minorities 5 The contemporary efforts of promoting equality and empowerment within the NNGOs/ SNGO relationship 6 Conclusion Walking the talk: Holding NGOs accountable to human rights principles 1 Introduction 2 NGOs' human rights obligations 3 NGOs' human rights obligations elaborated 3.1 The principle of express linkage to rights (mainstreaming) 3.2 The principles of accountability and transparency 3.3 The principle of participation and inclusion 3.4 The principles of equity, non-discrimination and empowerment 4 Status of NGOs' observance of human rights obligations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa 4.1 The status of observance of the principle of linkage to rights 4.2 The status of observance of the principles of accountability and transparency 4.3 The status of observance of the principles of participation and inclusion 4.4 The status of observance of the principles of equity, non-discrimination and empowerment 5 Recommendations 5.1 NGO obligations under the principles of linkage to rights 5.2 NGO obligations under the principles of accountability and transparency 5.3 NGO obligations under the principles of participation and inclusion 5.4 Equity, Non-discrimination and Empowerment 6 Concluding thoughts Bibliography.
Download or read book Global Perspectives on NGO Communication for Social Change written by Giuliana Sorce and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the central role media and communication play in the activities of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) around the globe, how NGOs communicate with key publics, engage stakeholders, target political actors, enable input from civil society, and create participatory opportunities. An international line-up of authors first discuss communication practices, strategies, and media uses by NGOs, providing insights into the specifics of NGO programs for social change goals and reveal particular sets of tactics NGOs commonly employ. The book then presents a set of case studies of NGO organizing from all over the world—ranging from Sudan via Brazil to China – to illustrate the particular contexts that make NGO advocacy necessary, while also highlighting successful initiatives to illuminate the important spaces NGOs occupy in civil society. This comprehensive and wide-ranging exploration of global NGO communication will be of great interest to scholars across communication studies, media studies, public relations, organizational studies, political science, and development studies, while offering accessible pieces for practitioners and organizers.
Download or read book Global Governance and NGO Participation written by Charlotte Dany and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assesses the structural power mechanisms that shape global ICT governance and analyses the impact of NGOs on communication rights, intellectual property rights, financing, and Internet governance.
Download or read book Ethical Questions and International NGOs written by Keith Horton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent decades there has been a great expansion in the number, size and influence of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) involved in international relief and development. These changes have led to increased scrutiny of such organisations, and this scrutiny, together with increasing reflection by INGOs themselves and their staff on their own practice, has helped to highlight a number of pressing ethical questions such organisations face, such as: should INGOs attempt to provide emergency assistance even when doing so risks helping to fuel further conflict? How should INGOs manage any differences between their values and those of the people they seek to benefit? How open and honest should INGOs be about their own uncertainties and failures? This book consists of sustained reflections on such questions. It derives from a workshop held at Melbourne University in July 2007 that brought together a group of people – for the most part, reflective practitioners and moral and political philosophers – to discuss such questions. It explores honestly some of the current challenges and dilemmas that INGOs face, and also suggests some new ideas for meeting these challenges. Our hope is that the kind of explicit reflection on the ethical issues INGOs face exemplified in this publication will help to promote a wider debate about these issues, a debate that in turn will help INGO managers and others to make better, wiser, more ethically informed decisions.
