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Accessible and comprehensive, this book provides a much-needed, innovative perspective on international aid highlighting......more
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) or billionaire philanthropy is like a Rorschach test - the same act can look very ......more
This book surveys the state of knowledge regarding development and humanitarian non-government organisation (NGO) respon......more
In 2003, the UN adopted a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers and aid workers. The po......more
In 2003, the UN adopted a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers and aid workers. The po......more
Contemporary Security Governance in Nigeria: Themes and Perspectives examines the theory, practice, and challenges of co......more
Is it ever possible to separate humanitarian action from politics? Drawing on the expertise of both practitioners and re......more
Is it ever possible to separate humanitarian action from politics? Drawing on the expertise of both practitioners and re......more
The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2024 serves as an unequalled one-volume guide to the contemporary in......more
The United States contributes more foreign aid than any other state in the world, and it is often recognized as a leader......more
This book demonstrates how the capability approach to human development can contribute to the realisation of the 2015 Un......more
The untold story of the role of humanitarian NGOs in building the neoliberal order after empire After India gained indep......more
Using a Role Theory lens, this book investigates Tamil diaspora mass movements and interest groups as marginalised force......more
This handbook provides readers with up-to-date knowledge on environmental movements and activism and is a reference poin......more
The Odd Fellows of North Portland were ordinary blue-collar workers who were able to have an extraordinary impact on the......more
This book investigates the political, social, and economic dynamics and structures that influence the leadership of Civi......more
This volume is unique because of its focus on small states. There are many studies on civil society and social movements......more
Non-governmental organizations and militaries are notorious for their difficult relationship. The military is mostly und......more
Non-governmental organizations and militaries are notorious for their difficult relationship. The military is mostly und......more
In the opinion of the general public, universities and NGOs would be natural partners for effective collaboration in man......more
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Drawing on the cases of South Africa, East Timor, Sierra Leone, and the Solomon Islands, examines how Truth and Reconcil......more
Global Environmental Institutions provides the most accessible and succinct overview of the major global institutions at......more
Global Environmental Institutions provides the most accessible and succinct overview of the major global institutions at......more
With climate disasters expected to displace millions as the planet continues to warm, we are fast approaching a serious ......more
This report describes issues related to the attribution of biological weapons (BW) use and identifies areas in which the......more
A study of elephant tourism in Nepal from its origins in the 1960s to the present day, this book examines the challenges......more
As wealthy countries build walls to keep migrants out, countries in the Global South are celebrated for their hospitalit......more
As wealthy countries build walls to keep migrants out, countries in the Global South are celebrated for their hospitalit......more
The post-World War II period is typically seen as a time of stark division, an epochal global conflict between the Unite......more
The post-World War II period is typically seen as a time of stark division, an epochal global conflict between the Unite......more
Navigate the complex landscape of global governance with "Global Governance and Advocacy Compass: A Handbook for 2024." ......more
Based on decades of research, this book explores global social change processes through the concepts of social change or......more
This book examines the relationship between organizational culture and ethical practices among NGOs in Kenya. It highlig......more
Climate change is prompting an unprecedented questioning of the fundamental bases upon which society is founded. Busines......more
Climate change is prompting an unprecedented questioning of the fundamental bases upon which society is founded. Busines......more
Following the 2015 ’refugee crisis, ’ many different actors emerged to contest or mitigate the EU’s border policies. Thi......more
This book examines authoritarian practices in relation to humanitarian negotiations. Utilising a wide variety of perspec......more
Utilising a wide variety of perspectives and examining a range of contexts, the book considers how humanitarians assess ......more
International organizations (IOs) are essential and controversial actors in global governance, working on just about eve......more
Within international relations scholarship, the nature of international organizations and their relationship with each o......more
This is the third edition of the Yearbook on the African Union (YBAU). The YBAU is first and foremost an academic projec......more
Drawing on the author’s own experiences as an aid worker, as well as extensive original interviews and desk research, th......more
Drawing on the author’s own experiences as an aid worker, as well as extensive original interviews and desk research, th......more
This ethnography follows Bhutanese refugees who fled Bhutan, resided in camps in Nepal, and finally settled in the vastl......more
This book explores the roles of civil society organisations (CSOs) when engaging in public diplomacy activities and thei......more
"It’s a good cause...or is it?" Is a charity worth supporting if it continues to exist perpetually? When does a charity ......more
This book examines the central role media and communication play in the activities of Non-Governmental Organizations (NG......more
RAND researchers hosted a subject matter expert workshop, supplemented by an in-depth literature review, to determine pr......more
What role does dialogue play in peacebuilding? How can community-based activities contribute to broader peace processes?......more
The U.S. defense strategy and posture have become insolvent. Sustained, coordinated efforts by the United States, its al......more
During the second half of the 20th century, Colombia suffered extreme levels of political violence. This book explores t......more
As outer space becomes more congested, contested, and competitive, the risks to space safety, security, and sustainabili......more
This publication shows how ADB continues to explore new ways to deepen its relationship with civil society organizations......more
The devastating economic and social damage of Russia’s war in Ukraine continues; however, it is not too early to plan fo......more
The end of June 1967 marks the final preparations for the im-plementation of the plan for the "fall of nations" by the h......more
Traditionally, humanitarianism is considered a nonpolitical urgent response to human suffering. However, this characteri......more
Traditionally, humanitarianism is considered a nonpolitical urgent response to human suffering. However, this characteri......more
Although one often thinks of collaborative management and related group problem-solving as different interests coming to......more
This book injects nuance into the debate about the moral legitimacy of environmental and animal activism and explores ho......more
This book illustrates the results of ethnographical research designed to shed light on the notion of civil society in a ......more
This book provides an insight into the historical changes and present-day circumstances that have influenced the develop......more
This book explores the emerging trend of citizen-led forms of helping others at the borders of Europe. It is key reading......more
This book offers a critical insight into how the study of NGOs can be more theoretically grounded and methodologically c......more
This book offers a critical insight into how the study of NGOs can be more theoretically grounded and methodologically c......more
A trenchant history of community organizing and a must-read for the next generation of organizers seeking to learn from ......more
A trenchant history of community organizing and a must-read for the next generation of organizers seeking to learn from ......more
There are no easy solutions to the complexities faced by nonprofit leaders and managers. This textbook addresses the gov......more
There are no easy solutions to the complexities faced by nonprofit leaders and managers. This textbook addresses the gov......more
The Fortunate Few tells the stories of the men and women who volunteered their time and skills through International Vol......more
This book examines the ways in which the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals initiatives have been dissemin......more
International Organizations (IOs) are vital institutions in world politics in which cross-border issues can be discussed......more
Members of the Organic Intellectuals Network are active organizers in the struggle to achieve social justice. They have ......more
This handbook builds a shared understanding of the troubling politics of philanthropy and the disturbing history and pra......more
This volume is unique because of its focus on small states. There are many studies on civil society and social movements......more
Stephen Porter’s Benevolent Empire examines political-refugee aid initiatives and related humanitarian endeavors led by ......more
Notwithstanding its many successes since 1945, the project of European integration currently faces major difficulties, f......more
In Non-Governmental Organizations and the Global System George Kaloudis examines the important and paradoxical role NGOs......more
Building on the concept of depoliticization, this book provides a first systematic analysis of International Organizatio......more
The present study deals with educational facilities and programmes for Differently Abled in the coastal districts of And......more
This book is the first monograph to provide a multilevel analysis of power dynamics underlying the governance of philant......more
As increasingly contentious politics in the United States raise concerns over the "politicization" of traditionally non-......more
As increasingly contentious politics in the United States raise concerns over the "politicization" of traditionally non-......more
This Handbook inverts the lens on development, asking what Indigenous communities across the globe hope and build for th......more
This report is intended to inform U.S. personnel, NATO Allies, and other Euro-Atlantic governments of the Defense Educat......more
In 2012, Cambodia’s most prominent environmental activist was brutally murdered in a high-profile conservation area in t......more
This book explores WWF’s approach toward engagement in the Circumpolar North and reasons why it is relatively well-recei......more
This is the second edition of the Yearbook on the African Union (YBAU). The YBAU is first and foremost an academic proje......more
This book explains how and why European non-governmental development organisations (NGDOs) engage in advocacy towards th......more
Coups d’état continue to present one of the most extreme risks to democracy and stable governance worldwide. This book e......more
Few countries have caused or experienced more calamities in the 20th century than Germany. The country emerged from the ......more
The Roma issue is generally treated as a European matter. Indeed, the Roma are the largest European minority-their prese......more
DESCRIPTION ENGLISH LANGUAGE This book is prepared for the use and utility of those people interested to start an NGO or......more
Public-private collaborations are central to the functioning and provisioning of most essential ecosystems. Ecosystems s......more
Maine-native Hanley Denning saw poverty and desperation in its ugliest form, and refused to turn a blind eye. A former t......more