NGOs at the Table: Strategies for Influencing Policy in Areas of Conflict ISBN-13: 9780742528499

Author: Fitzduff, Mari

Brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Number Of Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780742528499

Release Date: 02-04-2004

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Part Number: 9780742528499

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches

Details: Review The book is thus a welcome and perhaps belated acknowledgement of a significant change in the policy process in evidence since the early 1990s. ― Ethnic Conflict Research Digest Product Description The number of NGOs working in the area of conflict has increased dramatically over the last few decades and they are fast becoming a vital component of both local and international responses to conflicts. As their influence rises, many seek to more effectively impact the policy making and program development of governments and intergovernmental organizations. But how can NGOs do this effectively without sacrificing their own independence and flexibility? NGOs at the Table explores such challenges by examining a number of NGOs, diverse in size, location, and financial means, that have successfully influenced both policy and program development in conflicts throughout the world. It explores why these organizations decided to embark upon a strategic campaign to influence the policy-making process, as well as outlines the issues addressed and the tactics used. It examines the constraints faced in trying to penetrate the governmental process and discusses how these obstacles were overcome. The book also includes analysis and reflections by a variety of experienced policy-makers and academics working in the field. A unique and much- needed resource for NGOs wishing to extend their own capacities in the field of policy-making, this book will prove valuable for any policy-maker wishing to take advantage of the unique capacities that NGOs contribute to the field of conflict prevention, management, and resolution. About the Author Mari Fitzduff is director of the masters program in coexistence and conflict at Brandeis University. Cheyanne Church is director of Institutional Learning and Research with Search for Common Ground in Washington D.C.