Essays about: "role of ngos in community development"

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1. 1. The Contribution of Salvation Army to Social Organization : The Case of Democratic Rebublic of Congo

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

   Author : Iman Nagati; [2022]
   Keywords : social activities; Church-based; wellbeing; social organization;

   Abstract : The current study explored the contributions of the Salvation Army (TSA) to social organization in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Being one of the leading Church-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs), TSA plays a fundamental role in delivering social services to the DRC. READ MORE

3. 2. Local Ownership and Development Aid: The Case of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Programme

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Elizabeth Gebresilassie; [2019-02-06]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The concept of local ownership has increasingly become a leading principle of development cooperation. While it is generally accepted that more ownership means more sustainability, there is still much to be done in order to clearly define and measure the concept. This study attempts to provide a conceptual understanding of local ownership. READ MORE

4. 3. The advent of Sustainable Transport in Scotland : The implementation of Glasgow’s Strategic Plans for Cycling and the case of South City Way

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Georgi Gushlekov; [2019]
   Keywords : sustainable development; cycling; Glasgow; urban planning; cycling policy; public engagement;

   Abstract : This study explores the option of stimulating cycling activity as part of the strife of the modern city towards adopting the principles of sustainable development in order to shape the everyday habits of its inhabitants. The case of the city of Glasgow was chosen as an appropriate example of the potential obstacles and benefits which the implementation of cycling policies is attributed with. READ MORE

5. 4. Quantifying the Impact of Community Social Capital on Sustainable Development in Uganda: The influence of water user committees in mitigating deterioration of household access to safe water

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Jacqueline Kisakye; [2017]
   Keywords : water management; social capital; sustainable development; water user committees; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: while access to safe water in Uganda increased between the early 1990s and 2010, current studies are showing that many safe water sources are not being properly maintained and so end up being abandoned. Since the maintenance of safe water sources is under the jurisdiction of water user committees (WUCs), this study seeks to measure the ability of water user committees in mitigating a deterioration in access to safe water. READ MORE

6. 5. NGOs, EDUCATION & ACCOUNTABILITY

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Paulina Dahl; [2017]
   Keywords : Accountability; NGO; Education; India; Poverty Reduction; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : During the last three decades, the number of NGOs within the educational field in India has increased dramatically due to the Indian government struggling with providing free quality education. NGOs in India have been praised for their contribution to development, but also criticized for inefficiency and lack of accountability. READ MORE