The Resource-Seeking Internationalization Process of a Nongovernmental Organization

This paper aims at investigating the resource-seeking internationalization process of an international nongovernmental organization (INGO) from point view. INGOs have received scant attention in business literature, despite their relevance almost every aspect aid and development as actors global governance. The research question addresses issue whether or not can follow a path similar to firms process. study departs two different theoretical perspectives - Uppsala model born perspective case NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), international, private, nonprofit, member-based organization. We identify three stages NGO, which present similarities with that organizations. contributes IB literature by revealing key aspects trajectory raise funds recruit volunteers advanced emerging economies purpose employing these resources support its emergency assistance activities less developed countries, on exploring internationalization.