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Balancing Autonomy and Dependence for Community and Nongovernmental Organizations

Mina Silberberg

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Abstract

Prior studies have emphasized the dangers of dependence when community organizations seek nongovernmental organization (NGO) support. This article emphasizes that community group autonomy can undermine the effectiveness of assistance. Furthermore, and contrary to expectations, community group autonomy can contribute to suspicion of NGOs, weaken grassroots influence over them, and move NGOs away from serving grassroots needs.

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Prior studies have emphasized the dangers of dependence when community organizations seek nongovernmental organization (NGO) support. This article emphasizes that community group autonomy can undermine the effectiveness of assistance. Furthermore, and contrary to expectations, community group autonomy can contribute to suspicion of NGOs, weaken grassroots influence over them, and move NGOs away from serving grassroots needs.

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Prior studies have emphasized the dangers of dependence when community organizations seek nongovernmental organization (NGO) support. This article emphasizes that community group autonomy can undermine the effectiveness of assistance. Furthermore, and contrary to expectations, community group autonomy can contribute to suspicion of NGOs, weaken grassroots influence over them, and move NGOs away from serving grassroots needs.

Key concepts: Grassroots, Autonomy, Public relations, Community organization, Political science, Community organizing, Public administration, Law

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