Why the World Turned on NGOs
While the Trump administration’s decision to shut down USAID has been the biggest challenge for NGO’s, revenue streams began drying up earlier with several European governments shutting the aid tap. Read More Here
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Under Fire: NGOs Face Increasing Hostility
In recent decades the ubiquitous NGO has taken up the banner for charities and worthy causes. From the environment and human rights to health, education and animal welfare, nongovernment organizations have championed the dispossessed, winning legions of fans. But in recent years pockets of NGO Land – as some call it – have lost their shine. […]
Pakistan Civil Society Under Threat
The space for NGOs and civil society workers appears to be shrinking as they receive threats, several have been killed and others forced to go into hiding. There appears to be less protection for NGO workers at a time they are badly needed as the state fails to carry out basic functions such as education […]
Drought Is Good For Business, Says World’s Largest Commodities Trading Company. Is There a Moral Issue here? Some Say Yes!
The United Nations, aid agencies and the British Government have lined up to attack the world’s largest commodities trading company, Glencore, after it described the current global food crisis and soaring world prices as a “good” business opportunity. Read Here – The Independent
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