Legitimacy & Accountability in Government-NGO Relationships.

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  • Catrin Thomas University of Alberta Undergrad

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https://doi.org/10.29173/psur132

Abstract

This paper examines the dynamics in relationships between Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and government and how NGOs may seek to effectively influence society and the ways in which it operates within such a relationship and vice versa. NGO-government relationships occur across the globe, in many contexts, and for many reasons. These reasons may include the continued survival of the NGO and/or to consult on complex issues and policies. These alliances are often nuanced with power struggle and conflicts of interest and legitimacy. However, this paper will argue that government-NGO relationships can increase NGO legitimacy, affording them access to traditional structures of the political arena.  

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2020-04-01

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Thomas, C. (2020). Legitimacy & Accountability in Government-NGO Relationships. Political Science Undergraduate Review, 5(1), 65–72. https://doi.org/10.29173/psur132

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020): Political Science Undergraduate Review

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