Power and development in practice: NGOs and the development agenda setting

Makuwira, Jonathan

doi:10.1080/09614524.2018.1433816

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“…Lastly, the work of NGOs has been accused of pursuing the agenda of developed countries in developing countries. According to Makuwira (), the rise of the present NGOs is influenced by the neo‐liberal policies that make NGOs to push the western agenda.…”

Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

From anti‐slavery to third sector in development: The transition of non‐governmental organisations and limitations

Mubecua

2019

Journal of Public Affairs

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In the 1800s, the work of non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) focused on opposing slavery up until the 1900s where their work changed from anti‐slavery to focus on development‐related issues like education, poverty, hunger, and so forth. The transition of the NGOs was motivated by the failure of the public and private sector to provide the needs of the communities. Just like the other sectors (public and private sector), the work of NGOs is somewhere somehow failing to meet the needs of the needy because of the challenges in their operation. Against this background, the present study traces the transition of these NGOs and its present limitations in development. In order to explore the transition of NGOs and its limitations, the study used secondary data to collect relevant literature. Furthermore, the strict textual analysis of the existing literature is used. The results of the study show that NGOs face challenges of accountability and transparency, capacity, and corruption. In recommendation, the study suggests that NGOs have to be accountable and transparent; moreover, they should be capacitated with necessary skills. Lastly, NGOs should stay away with the acts of corruption.

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Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

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From anti‐slavery to third sector in development: The transition of non‐governmental organisations and limitations

Mubecua

2019

Journal of Public Affairs

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“…The power imbalance with respect to decision making in local governance matters in the African development context has been observed by scholars such as Makuwira (2018); Nantongo et al (2019); Satyal (2018) and Denney et al (2018). In a similar manner, Williams (2007) argued that local power dynamics are concealed by accepting too easily what is termed a community, without critically exploring it, such that the conceptualisation and practice of community participation becomes clear.…”

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confidence: 91%

Community Participation in Mahikeng Local Municipality: Power Relations Perspective

Masuku

Molope

2019

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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In South Africa, community members have the constitutional right to partake in local governance and the local municipal council has the constitutional mandate to facilitate community participation. Qualitative research was used to assess the impact of power relations on community participation in the Mahikeng Local Municipality. The study findings indicate that power differentials contributed to the abandonment of the legislative provisions in the Mahikeng Local Municipality in the North-West Province of South Africa. Among other things, this paper recommends finalisation of the draft public participation framework. The framework should clearly identify and define the roles of the community, elected councillors and traditional authorities. The paper recommends the development of a strategy that includes clear and comprehensive public participation guidelines, protocols and processes to facilitate implementation of the framework. In consultation with the community, a detailed community participation schedule must be developed, implemented and continuously monitored and evaluated.

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“…When considering decolonization of development, the complexity of people's desire for development must be considered (Matthews, 2017). Development is subject to a tension between the desire to do good, and the knowledge required to achieve that desire, and Makuwira (2018) argues that if development is to avoid reproductions of power that can result in marginalization, those involved in the discipline must recognise their own ignorance and open themselves up to new realities and understandings. A similar sentiment is displayed by Chambers (2017), who argues that to do better in development, we have to know better.…”

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The Need and Desire for Inclusive Universities: A Perspective from Development Studies

Thompson

2021

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In recent times there has been sustained momentum to address inequalities within university faculties and improve the diversity of students. Also, in response to historical and current social injustices, universities have sought to decolonize curricula. These progressive movements have had particular significance for departments focused on development studies and related subjects because the need to be inclusive is not only the right thing to do from a moral position, but also because to be exclusive is fundamentally challenging to the conceptualization and philosophy of the discipline. Development is a contested term but addressing inequality and working towards social justice are common themes found across most definitions. This commentary provides a critical insight into the importance of inclusive universities as gatekeepers to equitable knowledge production and the development of future professionals. To play their part in addressing the challenges posed by a globalized world, universities need to be proactive in ensuring that they become fully and meaningfully inclusive. While all university departments would benefit from becoming more inclusive, departments focused on development must be the pioneers leading the way, as inclusivity is relevant to the delivery of development studies, as well as emerging as an important discourse within the discipline that continues to evolve. This commentary will explore how and why in an increasingly interconnected global society, the need for universities to leave no one behind, and challenge hegemonic and unequal structures has never been greater.

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Power and development in practice: NGOs and the development agenda setting

Cited by 23 publications

References 15 publications

From anti‐slavery to third sector in development: The transition of non‐governmental organisations and limitations

From anti‐slavery to third sector in development: The transition of non‐governmental organisations and limitations

Community Participation in Mahikeng Local Municipality: Power Relations Perspective

The Need and Desire for Inclusive Universities: A Perspective from Development Studies

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