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NGOs and the institutional development of membership organisations: A Kenyan case

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A World Neighbors Programme in Kenya suggests more general conclusions about how NGOs can help to promote strong, inclusive membership organisations. A capacity to recognise the potential and limitations of existing institutions is found to be critical. It is important to address perceived needs, start with something simple to build confidence, and diversify in order to meet the requirements of different constituencies. A clear strategy is necessary to reconcile these sometimes conflicting demands. Success demands a heavy initial geographical concentration of resources, a substantial training input to provide staff with specialist facilitation skills, and an NGO structure which can access a wide range of external resources.

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  • Mick Howes, 1997. "NGOs and the institutional development of membership organisations: A Kenyan case," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 33(6), pages 820-847.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:33:y:1997:i:6:p:820-847
    DOI: 10.1080/00220389708422497
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    1. Mary Kay Gugerty & Michael Kremer, 2008. "Outside Funding and the Dynamics of Participation in Community Associations," American Journal of Political Science, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 52(3), pages 585-602, July.
    2. Mwajabu Mbaruku & Darlene K. Mutalemwa, 2015. "Success Stories of Tanzanian Women Entrepreneurship Programs in Alleviating Poverty: Insights from WORTH Program," Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, Centre for Strategic and International Entrepreneurship at the Cracow University of Economics., vol. 3(1), pages 87-105.
    3. Mary Kay Gugerty & Michael Kremer, 2004. "The rockefeller effect," Natural Field Experiments 00263, The Field Experiments Website.
    4. Bano, Masooda, 2008. "Dangerous Correlations: Aid's Impact on NGOs' Performance and Ability to Mobilize Members in Pakistan," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 36(11), pages 2297-2313, November.
    5. World Bank, 2002. "Kenya - Community Driven Development : Challenges and Opportunities," World Bank Publications - Reports 15378, The World Bank Group.
    6. LeClair, Mark S., 2002. "Fighting the Tide: Alternative Trade Organizations in the Era of Global Free Trade," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 30(6), pages 949-958, June.

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