NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: CONTRIBUTIONS IN A CHANGING WORLD
| Main Authors: | Japhet E. Yerima, Abubakar A. Bello, Abbo Usman, Hyellaki Javan, Haske Jediel |
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| Format: | Book Journal |
| Terbitan: |
Science and Education Development Institute
, 2017
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/802600 |
Daftar Isi:
- The objective of this series is to present to the reader latest research updates on major contending issues (global and regional) in Non-Governmental Organizations. The chapters written by highly tailored crop of researchers on the subject matter explored on wide-spectrum of topics ranging from historical, financial, ethical, managerial and other components of NGOs, reflecting in current literature. It is the belief of the authors that policy suggestions and recommendations offered in the chapters would go a long way in resolving NGOs and NGO-related problems facing target groups of the study. Chapter One Historicizing the Concept, Nature and Context of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Global Perspective: In this chapter, an analysis of the concept, scope and context of NGOs in providing succor to disadvantaged groups in developing countries of the world is made. Among others, NGOs have been seen in the fight against human right abuses, prolonged military rule, absence of basic human needs etc. The paper recommends pragmatic and accountable professional practices through legitimate government intervention to achieve its goals. Chapter Two The Value of Ethical Conduct in Strengthening Growth and Accountability in Non-Governmental Organizations in Nigeria: This chapter sets out to illustrate the significant growth in the use of voluntary codes of conduct and certificate schemes as a way of strengthening NGOs accountability for high performance. Being in operations in over 40 countries worldwide, these self-regulatory initiatives, as pointed out in this chapter examines their rise and highlights their importance to the efficacy of NGOs. More importantly, the author is particularly concerned with developing an understanding of the conditions in which NGOs can increase their accountability to target beneficiaries. Chapter Three Issues in Non-Governmental Organizations in Financial Management in Nigeria: The objective of the chapter is to critique NGOs role in the economic development of developing countries by providing essential services to society. This objective could be achieved through welfare works for community development, assistance in national disasters, sustainable system development, sound financial policy and other popular movements. The study interalia recommends that there is need for NGOs in the global system to improve the quality of financial management through employing the services of professional managers and enable them enjoy international funding. Chapter Four The Imperative of Project Management in Non-Governmental Organizations: This chapter projects a comprehensive frame-work for effective project management by NGOs. The chapter’s main aim is to answer pressing questions bordering on: Why do projects matter? How do we define projects and project management? What are the roles/responsibilities of the project manager and project teams? Other aspects of the chapter pertain to the importance of balanced project management and project management disciplines. Finding answers to these all-important topical questions will help the reader to find solutions to some volatile and intractable problems befalling NGOs worldwide. Chapter Five Impact of Peace Corps and Faith-Based NGOs on Victims of Ethno-Religious Conflicts in Some Northern Nigeria States: This chapter examined the contribution of peace-corps and faith-based NGOs in managing the crises-torn Northern Nigerian States. From the view-point of historical antecedents, the chapter traced the issue of ethno-religious hostilities from the 1980s onwards. Recently, the peace-corps and faith-based Islamic and Christian organizations waded into the matter to bring succor to victims of these crises in form of security of lives and property and also providing relief materials to such victims. Chapter Six Sustaining Wind of Change for Global Non-Governmental Organizations: An Epilogue. This last chapter of the book analyses the fulcrum of change in global NGOs. As a dynamic movement, NGOs could achieve these changes through pragmatic networks such as coalition building, caucus and major groups, to mention a few.