- ** They have the ability to experiment freely with innovative approaches and, if necessary, to take risks.
- They are flexible in adapting to local situations and responding to local needs and therefore able to develop integrated projects, as well as sectoral projects.
- They enjoygood rapport with people and can render micro-assistance to very poor peope as they can identify those who are most in need and tailor assistance to their needs.
- They have the ability to communicate at all levels, from the neighbourhood to the top levels of government.
- They are able to recruit both experts and highly motivated staff with fewer restrictions than the government.
- == Some NGOs have infrastructure in place at the community level ==
- == Many NGOs are seen as trusted communicators ==
- == lack of "bureaucracy" within NGOs ==
- == NGOs can greatly assist implementation of treaty - give treaty "teeth" ==
- -- Local accountability
-- Independent assessment of issues and problems
-- Expertise and advice
-- Reaching important constituencies
-- Provision and dissemination of information
-- Awareness-raising
- Source:
- http://www.chem.unep.ch/Pops/GEF_project/gef_cb-ppt/tsld013.htm
- http://un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/131ngo.htm
- http://www.gdrc.org/ngo/advan-disadvan.html