Between Power and Irrelevance - The Future of Transnational Ngos

Between Power and Irrelevance explores why the gap between transnational NGOs' rhetoric and reality exists and what TNGOs can do to close it. The book argues that TNGOs need to change the fundamental conditions under which they operate by bringing their own "forms and norms" into better alignment with their ambitions and strategies.

About the author

George E. Mitchell is an associate professor at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, City University of New York and a founding member of the Transnational NGO Initiative at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. His work examines topics in NGO management, leadership, and strategy.

Hans Peter Schmitz is a professor at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego. He is also a co-founder of the Transnational NGO Initiative at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. His current research focuses on NGOs, human rights, and global philanthropy.

Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken has worked on international development and civil society issues for 30 years in development practice, academia, and as an independent consultant. Before launching her consulting practice, Five Oaks Consulting, she was the director of the Transnational NGO Initiative at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.

Summary

Between Power and Irrelevance explores why the gap between transnational NGOs' rhetoric and reality exists and what TNGOs can do to close it. The book argues that TNGOs need to change the fundamental conditions under which they operate by bringing their own "forms and norms" into better alignment with their ambitions and strategies.

Additional text

With many practical examples and an in-depth understanding of the sector, the authors show what potential the large development organizations continue to have, especially in times of shrinking civic space, but also what challenges arise from the emergence of new social movements and expectations arise.

Product details

• Authors: Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken, George E. Mitchell, George E. (Associate Professor Mitchell, George E./ Peter Schmitz Mitchell, Hans Peter Schmitz
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9780190084714
• ISBN: 978-0-19-008471-4
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > International economy; POLITICAL SCIENCE / NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Economy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, International Relations, economic growth, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Political Economy, International institutions, Non-profitmaking organizations, International institutions / intergovernmental organizations