Donor preference for NGOs raises accountability concerns – Speaker – News Stand

Donor preference for NGOs raises accountability concerns – Speaker – News Stand

Hertta-Maria Amutenja  The speaker of the National Assembly, Sara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has warned that international donors who opt to work exclusively with civil society organisations rather than elected governments risk undermining state-led development.  She said this approach could also weaken democratic accountability. She made the remarks during an interactive debate at the United Nations in Geneva under the theme “Networked Global Governa