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Decolonize Civil Society Research
We propose a new collaborative model based on critical reflexivity, radical equality, and reciprocal feedback, where all team members have equal input on research decisions and authorship, and research outputs are made accessible to Southern scholars. While this approach may slow down the research process, we contend it produces more reliable and accurate findings while…
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Spatial Differences in the Founding Pattern of Nongovernmental Organizations and Not-for-Profit Companies
This study analyzes the founding behavior of NGOs and NFCs in Nepal from 2012 to 2018, highlighting that they are more likely to establish in prosperous areas rather than those in need. Additionally, it finds that the density of existing organizations influences their emergence, and nighttime light data is a useful proxy for assessing community…
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Do NGOs Go Where They Are Needed?
Billions of dollars flow into Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) each year, but there are important gaps in our understanding of how these funds are put to use. One interesting area is the location choice of NGOs and the factors that underpin those decisions. Nepal presents an interesting case study, as it has experienced rapid growth in…
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Between Rhetoric and Action
This research analyzes the factors that determine the placement of development NGOs in Nepal through the examination of the placement data of 39,606 NGOs. Using multivariate ordinary least squares, this investigation demonstrates that the location of an NGO is determined by: level of community needs, resource availability, and the level of political engagement. NGOs are in…
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