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Title:South African NGOs and Trials of Transition
Author:Pieterse, EdgarISNI
Year:1997
Periodical:Development in Practice
Volume:7
Issue:2
Period:May
Pages:157-166
Language:English
Geographic term:South Africa
Subjects:NGO
Development and Technology
Economics and Trade
Ethnic and Race Relations
External link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09614529754620
Abstract:The postelection period in South Africa has been marked by trials for the NGO sector, in spite of its pivotal role in the antiapartheid struggle. This article explores certain developments within the NGO sector, and between the NGOs and the government, to present tentative interpretations of these processes. There is a range of debates raging within and among NGOs as they simultaneously try to improve the quality of their services, develop new leadership, structure accountability, and remain attractive to donors, while the RDP (Reconstruction and Development Programme) represents tough competition. In the postelection period, NGOs have been deprived of the relative luxury of protectionism and favouritism which they previously enjoyed in their relations with foreign donors. But almost as soon as the GNU (Government of National Unity) was established and the RDP was announced, donors' interest shifted to this emerging partner to pursue bilateral relations. Most NGOs were inadequately prepared for these changes. The biggest challenge confronting NGOs is to establish coherence as a sector in order to engage effectively with government on the mechanisms needed to create a favourable environment for NGOs to contribute to reconstruction and development. Bibliogr., notes, ref.

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