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Accountability of NGOs in Bangladesh A critical overview

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NGOs in Bangladesh have been recognized as effective change agents in the socio-economic arena throughout the world. Their contributions in micro credit, non-formal education and primary health care are widely known. NGOs play a significant role in society. NGO accountability, as a result, has become a critical issue. NGO accountability in Bangladesh has been examined here in relation to patrons, clients and themselves. Of the three relationships only accountability to patrons is in a near satisfactory state. Accountability to clients is handicapped by lack of opportunities of beneficiaries to participate meaningfully in NGO policy making. Accountability to themselves is adversely affected due to the adherence to a strictly hierarchical system and the influence of founding and charismatic NGO leaders.

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  • Mohammad Mohabbat Khan, 2003. "Accountability of NGOs in Bangladesh A critical overview," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 5(2), pages 267-278, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:pubmgr:v:5:y:2003:i:2:p:267-278
    DOI: 10.1080/1461667032000066435
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    1. Ahmed, Zahir Uddin & Hopper, Trevor & Wickramasinghe, Danture, 2023. "From Minnow to Mighty: A hegemonic analysis of social accountability in BRAC - the world’s largest development NGO," CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON ACCOUNTING, Elsevier, vol. 92(C).
    2. M Twyeafur Rahman & Hafiz TA Khan, 2013. "The effectiveness of the microcredit programme in Bangladesh," Local Economy, London South Bank University, vol. 28(1), pages 85-98, February.
    3. Lore Wellens & Marc Jegers, 2017. "Beneficiaries’ participation in development organizations through local partners: A case study in Southern Africa," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 35, pages 196-213, October.
    4. Francis Amagoh, 2015. "Improving the credibility and effectiveness of non-governmental organizations," Progress in Development Studies, , vol. 15(3), pages 221-239, July.

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