Advantages of non governmental organizations

Answer 1

* ** They have the ability to experiment freely with innovative approaches and, if necessary, to take risks. ** They are flexible in adapting to local situations and responding to local needs and therefore able to develop integrated projects, as well as sectoral projects. ** They enjoygood rapport with people and can render micro-assistance to very poor peope as they can identify those who are most in need and tailor assistance to their needs. ** They have the ability to communicate at all levels, from the neighbourhood to the top levels of government. ** They are able to recruit both experts and highly motivated staff with fewer restrictions than the government. ** ** ** ** ** -- Local accountability -- Independent assessment of issues and problems -- Expertise and advice -- Reaching important constituencies -- Provision and dissemination of information -- Awareness-raising * Source:

* http://www.chem.unep.ch/Pops/GEF_project/gef_cb-ppt/tsld013.htm

* http://un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/131ngo.htm * http://www.gdrc.org/ngo/advan-disadvan.html