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NGOs in development

This study explores the history, role, and impact of private aid organizations in Finland within the context of the Nordic welfare state. It examines government subsidies, project evaluation, and the unique contributions of NGDOs in sustainable development and democracy. Despite their importance, NGDOs cannot replace the state entirely and must strive for efficiency in their work.

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NGOs in development

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  1. NGOs in development Lauri Siitonen lauri.siitonen@jyu.fi

  2. Contents • Introduction • The Nordic context • The history and role of private aid organisations in Finland • The government’s subsidy arrangements for NGDOs • The evaluation of NGDOs aid projects • Conclusions

  3. 1. Introduction • Background: • The wave of democratization (1974-) • Demand within the development debate • The failure of the developmental state • The failure of the structural adjustment programs • The aid fatigue

  4. The promises of the NGOs • Directly reaching the poor • Mobilizing local demands and targeting traditionally excluded people • Providing sustainable development • Strengthening democracy

  5. Critics • Bureaucracy • Paternalism • Less sustainable • Limited autonomy

  6. The Nordic context • Respect for the Civil society organisations (CSO) • CSO’s role in the Nordic welfare state • Popularity of volunteerism • Particular role in the aid policies • Generous support for the NGDOs

  7. 3. The history and role of private aid organisations in Finland • The missionary tradition (1860s -) • The Finnish Missionary Society(est. in 1859) • Fida International (est. in 1927) • The humanitarian tradition (1877-) • Finnish Red Cross (est. in 1877) • Save the Children (est. in 1922) • FinnChurchAid (FCA, est. 1947)

  8. The solidarity movements (1960s -) • International Solidarity Foundation (est. 1970) • The Solidarity Centre of the Finnish Labour (1986) • ‘One per cent movement’ (1979-1986) • Service Centre for Development Cooperation (KEPA, est. 1985)

  9. 4. The government’s subsidy arrangements for NGDOs • 1974-1985 • 1985-1993 • 1993-2008

  10. 5. The evaluation of NGDOs aid projects • Sustainability of the projects? • Gained privileges vs. quality control • Codes of conduct • From volunteerism to professionalism

  11. Conclusions • NGOs are important but can not replace the state • NGOs, too, need to be efficient in development work

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