One of the more overlooked aspects of globalization is the circulation of modern managerial
practices and knowledges through transnational networks of nongovernmental …

This chapter reviews prior research and theory on both purposive-activity and analytical-
theoretical typologies of associations and volunteering, with some attention to related …

Challenges to traditional public sector approaches to urban government have had an impact
on various aspects of governance and management, including political arrangements …

This article focuses on gender mainstreaming in small grassroots NGOs in the Indian city of
Mumbai. It identifies some of the gaps in activities and challenges that these organisations …

This paper examines NGOs and other non-profits (NONPROs) as alternatives to government
service-delivery in developing urban areas. Reconfiguration is suggested in a three-way …

This chapter examines whether the current debates about quotas for women in political
institutions in India can form part of a wider debate on women's empowerment. I do this by …

This outstanding series provides concise and lively introductions to countries such as
Senegal and the major development issues they face. Packed full of factual information …

Explores the record of alternative urban service delivery in selected world areas and
assesses the prospects for new designs intended to implement specific programs. It is a …

Women's nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have become targets for increasing
development funding in recent years, a bigger slice in a bigger overall pie. In addition to …

The Arab Spring engendered a fresh or new institutional environment which affects both
institutions and organisations in Arab countries including Jordan. It creates new institutional …