Non-Governmental Organizations, Management and Development

The third edition of Non-Governmental Organizations, Management and Development is fully updated and thoroughly reorganized covering key issues including, but not limited to, debates on the changing global context of international development and the changing concepts and practices used by NGOs. This book remains the first and only comprehensive and academically-grounded guide to the issues facing international development NGOs as they operate in increasingly complex and challenging conditions around the world.

Autorentext

David Lewis is Professor of Social Policy and Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science. A social anthropologist by training, he has degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Bath. His main interests are the theory and practice of international development, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society, and rural development.

Zusammenfassung
Non-Governmental Development Organizations have seen turbulent times over the decades; however, recent years have seen them grow to occupy high-profile positions in the fight against poverty. They are now seen as an important element of 'civil society', a concept that has been given increasing importance by global policy makers. This book has evolved during the course of that period to be a prime resource for those working (or wishing to work) with and for NGOs.The third edition of Non-Governmental Organizations, Management and Development is fully updated and thoroughly reorganized, covering key issues including, but not limited to, debates on the changing global context of international development and the changing concepts and practices used by NGOs. The interdisciplinary approach employed by David Lewis results in an impressive text that draws upon current research in non-proi t management, development management, public management and management theory, exploring the activities, relationships and internal structure of the NGO. This book remains the first and only comprehensive and academically grounded guide to the issues facing international development NGOs as they operate in increasingly complex and challenging conditions around the world. It is the perfect resource for students undertaking studies of NGOs and the non-profit sector, in addition to being an excellent resource for development studies students more generally.

Inhalt

Part I: The Conceptualization of NGO Management 1. Introduction 2. Framing NGO Management 3. The NGO Management Debate 4. Concepts, Histories and Contexts Part II: The Theory of NGO Management 5. NGOs and the Development Context 6. NGO Roles in Development 7. Organization Theory, Ambiguity and NGO Management 8. Culture and Organization Part III: The Practice of NGO Management 9. Service Delivery, Advocacy, Innovation and Evaluation 10. NGOs and the Management of Relationships 11. NGOs and the Dynamics of Internal Management 12. Conclusion: NGO Management and the Future