Report: Field presence of Dutch NGO's: what is the impact on civil societies in the South

Abstract:

In the last years, PSO has noticed that a number of Northern NGOs (NNGOs) have established field presence in the South, guided by the conviction that proximity to the target groups and the partners in the South would make their organistions more efficient and effective. However, there are also some negative views on the move, which has even been referred to as a new form of neo-colonialism. The strenthening of civil society is a priority for PSO and its member organisations and has motivated the present report.

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