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Toward an understanding of the economics of charity: evidence from a field experiment
National Bureau of Economic Research, USA, 2005Based on a field experiment with 5000 randomly selected households, this study explores the economics of charity. It first of all develops a theoretical model which is then tested by the field study. The focus of the study is on the effectiveness of voluntary contribution schemes compared with lotteries.DocumentPathways to accountability: the GAP framework
One World Trust, 2005The framework presented in this paper provides a baseline for what is important if organisations are to improve their accountability to stakeholders. It can be used by organisations internally, to increase their accountability, and by stakeholder groups to advocate for accountability reform of organisations that affect them.DocumentHow to make poverty history: the central role of local organisations in meeting the MDGs
International Institute for Environment and Development, 2005With a particular focus on the Millennium Development Goals Funds, this book highlights the fact that local institutions matter to development.DocumentMechanisms for NGO accountability
Global Public Policy Institute, 2005This paper discusses the costs and benefits of ensuring NGO accountability, particularly with the current practice that emphasises upward and external accountability to donors . The paper suggests that the NGOs and the academic community develop mechanisms that ensure NGO accountability to multiple stakeholders.DocumentWomen in Afghanistan: challenges and opportunities for women’s organizations in Afghan civil society
ActionAid International, 2005This issues report offers a brief overview of some of the key challenges and concerns faced by women’s NGOs within Afghan civil society as women’s rights and opportunities are pursued in the context of national reconstruction and development.DocumentThe accountability of international organisations
Global Public Policy Institute, 2005This paper explores issues of accountability of international organisations (IGOs), highlights some of the recent trends in IGO accountability, and points out the shortcoming.DocumentCivil society in Vietnam: moving from the margins to the mainstream
CIVICUS - World Alliance for Citizen Participation, 2005This paper presents an overview of civil society in Vietnam, and sets out the need to develop a common shared approach and strategy for engagement with civil society in Vietnam.Main characteristics of Civil Society in Vietnam are: the broad based political organisation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) combined with the tradition of a one party state until recently allowed for litDocumentThe role of NGO self-regulation in increasing stakeholder accountability
One World Trust, 2005This paper examines the use of voluntary codes of conduct and certification schemes as a way of strengthening NGO accountability.DocumentThe financial relationship between NGOs and the European Commission
European Citizen Action Service, 2004This article reviews financial relations of NGOs with the European Commission, particularly focusing on the problems of smaller NGOs in accessing European funding. Over the years Commission has an important source of finance for NGOs. Yet, there are signs that the the relationship will be looser than in the past and the funds available to the NGO sector curtailed.DocumentMobilising political will
Helsinki Process, 2005This report argues that new multi-stakeholder efforts between governments, business and civil society need to be established in the current process of globalisation, to bridge the gap between the richest and poorest nations in a forum of equality and increase the role of states from the Southern hemisphere in the global economy.The Helsinki Process Report makes recommendations aimed at overcomiPages