Role of Non-Governmental Agencies in Developing Countries, The

Synopsis

A recording of a panel of specialists in overseas aid discussing a range of issues concerning the role and purpose of aid agencies in developing countries. Participants are Bruce Lawrence, Merlin; Richard Blewitt, Action Aid; Mary Kayitesi, Rwandan Embassy in London; John Seaman, Save the Children Fund; Helen Young, Oxfam. The Chair is Peter Hawkins, Save the Children Fund. The three areas of discussion are 1) a brief history of aid, the way it has changed over time, and a view of the different aid agencies administering overseas; 2) the prioritisation of needs and the practicalities of trying to do this in an emergency setting; 3) an analysis of the difficulties of working with government in very poor countries, particularly with regard to establishing sustainability. The panel also discuss training and accountability of the agencies themselves.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Audiocassette. 74 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £?.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

developing countries; economic aid; non-governmental organisations

Production Company

Name

Sheffield University Television

Notes

Now: University of Sheffield, Learning Media Unit (5/00)

Distributor

Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web

http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/category.asp?compid=1&modid=1&catid=114 External site opens in new window

Phone

0114 22 20401

Address

New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom

Notes

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