Identifies the role of local NGOs in the context of rural development in Sub-Saharan African. This book contains observations and insights, which are useful and provide contextual understanding for human development and environment conservation projects in rural African settings.

It is widely recognised that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have undertaken an increasingly important role in both human development and environmental conservation efforts in the less-developed nations during the past three decades. Much of the literature on NGOs focuses on, or is sponsored by, large Western-based international NGOs which themselves undertake or direct many of the development and conservation efforts. This book cuts through sensitive subjects including government corruption and manipulation, the misuse of NGOs and the limitations of small, under funded local development organisations to identify the crucial role of local NGOs in the challenging context of rural development in Sub-Saharan African. His observations and insights are highly useful and provide important contextual understanding for future human development and environment conservation projects in rural African settings.

Preface
Introduction
Origin of NGOs
Factors Responsible for the Growth of NGOs
Financing NGOs
NGOs and the State
Public Perception of NGOs
The Future of NGOs
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index.