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Routledge - The NGO Factor in Africa: Arrested Development

Name: Routledge - The NGO Factor in Africa: Arrested Development
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Explore a groundbreaking analysis of the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Africa through this academic study. The book examines how NGOs impact the continent by using the Rockefeller Foundation as a central case study. It investigates the complex and paradoxical roles these organizations play as agents of colonialism, globalization, and development. By using interdisciplinary methods, the text reveals how various projects have contributed to the marginalization and patronage of African values and customs. This work challenges long-held myths about NGO involvement and their influence on the development or underdevelopment of the region. It is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of globalization, postmodernism, and postcolonial theory within the context of Kenya and the broader African landscape.

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Provides a deep historical analysis of NGOs in Africa using the Rockefeller Foundation as a specific case study.

Examines the complex roles of organizations acting as agents of colonialism, globalization, and development.

Uses interdisciplinary methods to investigate the impact of NGO projects on African values and customs.

Deconstructs common myths regarding NGO involvement and their actual effects on regional development.

Applies globalization, postmodern, and postcolonial theories to analyze the Kenyan context and beyond.

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Brand: Routledge
Model: 1 black & white illustrations, 2 black &
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0415979951
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Economics > Economic Policy & Development
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 14 October 2006
Listed Since: 23 December 2006

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