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corporatization will cause INGOs to favour donors over the impoverished communities
whom they are meant to be helping. As a consequence, these organizations will have
little attachment to the community. INGOs therefore tend to create programs that have

short-term, Band-Aid solutions, consequently sustaining poverty at a systemic level.

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Consequently, the poverty in these communities could be perpetuated by the existence
of the INGOs, and the dependency that they cause. In particular, factors such as a

reliance on INGOs for funding, a deepened dependence on INGOs based on short-term
projects, or INGO 'experts' treating members of grassroots movements in a patronizing

manner can all contribute to the disempowerment of impoverished communities.

Additionally, the activities of INGOs are often project-focused. That is, INGOs seek to
achieve one concrete goal. Once an INGO achieves this goal, they move on to another
project, usually in another community.

"Civil Society Conflict: The Negative Impact of International NGOs on 198
Grassroots and Social Movements – Community Mobilization in Crisis."
Jacqueline Gilchrist (January 2019)
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INGO in Africa

“ The non-profit sector continues to grow rapidly in Africa and around the world. In South

Africa alone, there are more than 100,000 registered non-profit organisations and in
Kenya the number of NGOs grew by over 400% between 1997 and 2006. “

"The Role of NGOs in Africa: Are They a Force for Good?" 197
The Conversation. (April 2017)
Matthews, Sally.
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“ The contribution of NGOs to Africa's development and economic growth has moved
from a largely marginal role in the early, post-independence days, centred on providing

peripheral services, to a central role founded on campaigns for good governance. They
serve as conduits for disseminating aid western aid, especially in periods of national
crisis. NGOs tODAy distribute between 10% and 20% of all aid transferred to Africa. For

instance, the US government transfers about 40% of its aid programs through NGOs. For
instance, the US government transfers about 40% of its aid programs through NGOs.

NGOs no doubt have helped Africa. But, sad to say, the increase in the activities of NGOs

in Africa has not seen commensurate development in good governance and economic
growth on the continent. This has attracted some condemnation from some scholars