Essays about: "non-governmental organization costs"

Found 3 essays containing the words non-governmental organization costs.

  1. 1. The complexity of virtual accountability: A case study of a virtual NGO

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Caroline Duveblad; Benita Maria Merz; [2011]
    Keywords : accountability; management control; non-governmental organization NGO ; virtual worlds; Second Life;

    Abstract : Virtual worlds give rise to a new form of organizing that is not physical, lacks significant operational costs and is democratic between individuals who need not meet in person in order to establish an organization. The virtual dimension adds a layer of complexity to the concept of accountability: it is difficult to trust someone you only know via technology - and even more difficult is the attempt of holding this person accountable in the absence of a physical relationship. READ MORE

  3. 2. NGO PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION IN VIETNAM : A CASE STUDY IN THE DISTRICT OF SÓC SON

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Mimmi Petrelius; [2007]
    Keywords : Vietnam; educational scholarship; poverty; household socioeconomics; Non-Governmental Organization; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Vietnam's entry to market economy as a result of its "doi moi" programme of reform, shifted the responsibility of education financing to households. Although primary education in Vietnam should be free of charge, direct and indirect costs of education cause a great burden on household economy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Spatial planning for cooperative housing. A case study in Maria Auxiliadora, Cochabamba, Bolivia.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Ida Hansson; Anna Olausson; [2004]
    Keywords : Bolivia; Cochabamba; spatial planning; cooperative housing; illegal settlements; developing country; third world; ida hansson; anna olausson; MFS;

    Abstract : Lack of housing is a problem in Bolivia, migrations from rural areas to towns causes problems in the fast growing cities. Since urban planning does not have the resources to keep up with the need for housing many settlements are illegal and often lead to a land use conflict. READ MORE