Nov 16, 2008 | IN THE NEWS
Grassroots Development targets disadvantaged groups through small, locally based projects. The overall aim is to empower people to become self-reliant through projects that take into account their specific environment and needs. These projects usually involve training...
Nov 16, 2008 | IN THE NEWS
There are a limited number of ongoing forums for government and NGO policy dialogue. The Committee for Development Cooperation (CDC) is a joint consultative body drawing representatives from NGOs, AusAID and the Australian Council for International Development...
Nov 16, 2008 | IN THE NEWS
Some common characteristics of NGOs according to Ball and Dunn[1] are: They are formed voluntarily; They are independent of government; They are not for private profit or gain; and Their principal is to improve the circumstances and prospects of disadvantaged...
Nov 16, 2008 | IN THE NEWS
Social and environmental impacts of projectsThe ability of MDBs to mobilise sufficient funds for large-scale ‘development’ projects is often cited as one of their key advantages. However, their involvement in promoting, funding and implementing large-scale...
Nov 16, 2008 | IN THE NEWS
Undemocratic decision-making Multilateral development banks have been criticised for being undemocratic due to the disproportionate power and influence wealthier member countries have in decision-making. Since voting power is weighted according to the financial...
Nov 16, 2008 | IN THE NEWS
These include:conditions attached to loans, programs and projectsundemocratic decision-making structures and processes bureaucratic structuressocial and environmental impacts of projectsConditionalityA long-standing issue surrounding aid from multilateral development...
