Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

by Robert A. Dibie, Akpovire Oduaran, Felix Moses Edoho, Francois Muyumba, Ogwo Jombo Umeh

Overview

This book examines the role of NG's in development projects on the African continent. It explores the challenges and the contradictions in the relationship between the NG's, the supporting agencies, and the African people. It is intended to provide guidance for civil society organizations and their client groups who struggle to find viable means to collaborate with NG's, the private sector, and public sector. This books argues that increased knowledge and cooperation is essential to the achievement of sustainable development. Therefore, community based organizations and public servants must consider whether they possess the necessary resources as well as the economic opportunities before they embark on any activity.
Sustainable development activities might not be useful or reasonable for every rural community in Africa. One thing is very clear; the forces of globalization or sustainable development do not respect cultural boundaries. This book clearly states that for African nations to succeed they must find alternatives to centralized powers of national government. In addition, this book examines the transformation of several sub-Saharan African nations in the twenty-first century. African nations must reevaluate their concept of leadership, which rests on the notion that good leaders are born, not made. Therefore, there should be a greater emphasis on the development of political and managerial skills through formal education and industrial training. NG's and civil societies could play a vital role in this transformation and, therefore, the future of Africa.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780739116531
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	12/17/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	302
Product dimensions:	6.35(w) x 9.49(h) x 1.08(d)

About the Author

Robert A. Dibie is professor of public affairs and School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) Campus Dean at Indiana University Kokomo.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: NG's and Human Development in Africa: Theory and Model for Collaboration
Chapter 2 NG's and Development Administration in Africa
Chapter 3 NG's, Public Bureaucracy, and Sustainable Development in Africa
Chapter 4 The Perception of NG's Performance in Anglophone Africa
Chapter 5 NG's and Development in Botswana and Nigeria
Chapter 5 NG's and Community Based Environmental Policy in Botswana and Ethiopia
Chapter 6 Motivation and Volunterrism in NG's in Ghana and Nigeria
Chapter 7 NG's and Development in Cameroon
Chapter 8 NG's and Religion in Zimbabwean Uncertain Times
Chapter 9 NG's and Development in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Chapter 10 Strategic Repositioning of NG's for Sustainable Development in Africa
Chapter 11 Current and Future Roles of NG's in the Empowerment of Women in Africa
Chapter 12 Public Administration and Sustainability in Africa

Editorial Reviews

Professor Robert Dibie's book is among the most important texts on the most important texts on NG's and sustainable development in Africa today. It is comprehensive, clear, up-to-date, and highly readable. My undergraduate and graduate students like it very much. Collectively, the chapters take the reader on a stimulating, insightful, and comprehensive journey through the realm of NG's' role in sustainable development in Africa.

Patrick Okonkwo

This book is a magnificent collection of African minds and cases on collective approaches to sustainable development in the continent. Every African, especially political leaders or aspirants, should take a retreat with this book and reassess why we lack conscience and keep our people characterized as underdeveloped.

Emmanuel Otu

This volume brings together a comprehensive and insightful discussion of the key economic, social, political and institutional variables shaping NG's operations and sustainable development efforts in Africa.

Ishenkumba Kahwa

This book is an intelligent discussion of an important international phenomenon. It is a frank, honest, and balanced examination with special appeal to practitioners and administrators. The study's examination of challenges and opportunities facing NG's in Sub-Saharan Africa is both intriguing and provocative.

Samory Rashid

Professor Dibie is an expert on public management of NG's. He has assembled a group of African scholars who have a great deal of knowledge in the field of NG's operations in Africa. The text makes a great overivew of the management of NG's in Africa.

Kayode Makinde

This book is a magnificent collection of African minds and cases on collective approaches to sustainable development in the continent. Every African, especially political leaders or aspirants, should take a retreat with this book and reassess why we lack conscience and keep our people characterized as underdeveloped.--Emmanuel Otu, associate professor of chemistry, Indiana University Southeast

Professor Dibie is an expert on public management of NGOs. He has assembled a group of African scholars who have a great deal of knowledge in the field of NGOs operations in Africa. The text makes a great overivew of the management of NGOs in Africa.--Kayode Makinde, vice chancellor, Babcock University Nigeria

Professor Robert Dibie's book is among the most important texts on the most important texts on NGOs and sustainable development in Africa today. It is comprehensive, clear, up-to-date, and highly readable. My undergraduate and graduate students like it very much. Collectively, the chapters take the reader on a stimulating, insightful, and comprehensive journey through the realm of NGOs' role in sustainable development in Africa.--Patrick Okonkwo, professor of business administration, Central Michigan University

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