NGO Politics in Sri Lanka [electronic resource] : Local Government and Development  /
Akurugoda, Indi Ruwangi.author.
This book examines how and why local communities have been neglected in development initiatives in South Asia, focusing on Sri Lanka, and assesses the significant support from NGOs in increasing the capacity of local government and in promoting local development. Based on research in the southern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, this project analyses the views of national, provincial and local level political representatives, administrative officials, and NGO officials.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. NGOs and their potential in post-colonial societies -- 3. NGOs in Sri Lanka -- 4. Local development, people's participation and local politics -- 5. Problems in local government and possible solutions: NGOs as a support of local government -- 6. NGO involvement at the local level: Centrally-led projects -- 7. NGOs as local development partners: Locally-led projects -- 8. Conclusion. .
This book examines how and why local communities have been neglected in development initiatives in South Asia, focusing on Sri Lanka, and assesses the significant support from NGOs in increasing the capacity of local government and in promoting local development. Based on research in the southern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, this project analyses the views of national, provincial and local level political representatives, administrative officials, and NGO officials.
Asia-Politics and government.
Economic development.
Social service.
Political science.
Ethnicity.
Economic policy.
Asian Politics.
Regional Development.
Social Work and Community Development.
Governance and Government.
Ethnicity Studies.
Development Policy.