The May 2016 issue of Development Policy Review published a study titled "'Going Out' or Staying In? The Expansion of Chinese NGOs in Africa" by Jennifer Hsu, University of Alberta, Timothy Hildebrandt, London School of Economics and Political Science, and Reza Hasmath, Oxford.
The study examines the overseas behavior of Chinese NGOs in Ethiopia and Malawi and concludes they are yet to make a substantial impact in either nation. The study suggests that the Chinese model of international development will continue to be one where temporary one-off projects are favored. Insofar as social organizations play a role, they will be government organized NGOs rather than grassroots NGOs.
Showing posts with label GONGOs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GONGOs. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
China's NGOs and Africa
The Diplomat published on 23 March 2016 a commentary titled "China's NGOs Go Global" by Reza Hasmath, University of Alberta. The number of Chinese NGOs, most of which are government-organized NGOs or GONGOs, in Africa and Southeast Asia is more than 100, although as few as 10 to 15 have permanent operations and local offices. In Africa, they have been active in the health sector in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Unlike Western NGOs, there is some concern that Chinese GONGOs will strengthen authoritarian tendencies
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
China, Africa and NGOs
One does not normally think of Chinese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) being important players in Africa. An article in the 29 April 2013 issue of China Daily by Meng Jing and Sun Yuanqing titled "Chinese NGOs Reach Out to African Countries" suggests otherwise by identifying recent Chinese NGO activities in Africa.
It is important to read this article in combination with an excellent report published on 14 January 2013 by Shawn Shieh and Amanda Brown-Inz titled "Mapping China's Public Interest NGOs." China's NGOs are quite different from those in the West. Many are small, lack staff and expertise and have an operating style that is not like what is found in Western countries. Most important, many are government-organized NGOs or GONGOs. Others rely heavily on government funding.
Because of the sheer number of Chinese NGOs, however, and the fact that some are independent or grassroots organizations this is a topic deserving of more attention in the context of China-Africa relations.
It is important to read this article in combination with an excellent report published on 14 January 2013 by Shawn Shieh and Amanda Brown-Inz titled "Mapping China's Public Interest NGOs." China's NGOs are quite different from those in the West. Many are small, lack staff and expertise and have an operating style that is not like what is found in Western countries. Most important, many are government-organized NGOs or GONGOs. Others rely heavily on government funding.
Because of the sheer number of Chinese NGOs, however, and the fact that some are independent or grassroots organizations this is a topic deserving of more attention in the context of China-Africa relations.
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