The HIV–AIDS epidemic is one of the most challenging and signifi cant health crises facing the world today. In order to cope with its complexities, the United Nations and World Health Organization have increasingly relied upon the resources offered by networks of HIV–AIDS nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The research reported here uses evolutionary theory to predict the patterns of allianc...

In promoting a "New Policy Agenda," bilateral and multilateral donor agencies are keen to finance nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and grassroots organizations (GROs) on the grounds of their economic efficiency and contribution to "good governance." This paper reviews the impact of this trend on NGO/GRO programming, performance, legitimacy and accountability. It finds that much of the case ...

Advancing the health of the poor requires aligning a wide array of interests, all of which influence how health care is delivered. Global health professionals often face difficult decisions that can affect their working relationships with government officials, local colleagues, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and private sector interests. This article proposes a "compass-based" framework ...

The Instituto de Investigaciones de la Amazonia Peruana (IIAP) is the leading governmental organization working in aquaculture and fisheries research in the Peruvian Amazon region. In addition, IIAP produces fingerlings, offers training courses, and works with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) endeavoring to promote fish culture. This report summarizes fieldwork and survey results from rural...

In promoting a "New Policy Agenda," bilateral and multilateral donor agencies are keen to finance nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and grassroots organizations (GROs) on the grounds of their economic efficiency and contribution to "good governance." This paper reviews the impact of this trend on NGO/GRO programming, performance, legitimacy and accountability. It finds that much of the case ...

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are being integrated into U.S. strategies to expand the services that are available during health security threats like disasters. Identifying better ways to classify NGOs and their services could optimize disaster planning. We surveyed NGOs about the types of services they provided during different disaster phases. Survey responses were used to categorize N...

There are many ways to report on an international meeting. In this case the meeting was-the. first World Assembly of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO's) concerned with the Global Environment (Geneva, June 1973) the follow up to NGO meetings.in Stockholm (June 1972) and Geneva/New. York (October 1972). The approach we have chosen is to identify the actors on the scene in Geneva, whether groups...

Wildlife forensics is an emerging field and involves a number of players including the international community itself, national police agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and forensic and scientific experts. Collectively, these players attempt to prevent or prosecute crimes that specifically target wildlife, and deal with what is becoming an increasingly burgeoning global problem. T...

This paper describes relationship building among nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in a civil society effort. It presents the results of an interorganizational network analysis of 17 Croatian civil society organizations that participated in the 2000 parliamentary election campaign. The research analyzes network relationships including density, structural holes, and centrality, considering th...

Indonesia used to have one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in both the southeastern Asian region and globally. With efforts from the government and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the past two decades have witnessed considerable improvements in maternal and child health in Indonesia. Here, we examine the current status of maternal and child health in Indonesia and perti...