The Truth About NGOs Malawi
In Malawi we look at the political influence wielded by NGOs. Is their job really to behave as the de facto opposition to the government? Should their role include an ambition to change people's ideas on issues such as women's rights and gay marriage? Are NGOs causing a 'brain drain' in countries such as Malawi, by attracting well-educated young people with the high salaries they can afford to pay?
This has been the decade of the NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations). Their numbers, influence and range of activities have grown enormously. Many are now multi-million pound organisations. While many NGOs conduct themselves well, there are increasing worries about the accountability of NGOs and the extent to which the work they do is appropriate in the host countries. Allan Little looks at the work of NGOs in Malawi, India and Haiti, to consider some key concerns.
Primary Title
- The Truth About NGOs
Episode Title
- Malawi
Date Broadcast
- Monday 8 October 2018
Original Broadcast Date
- Tuesday 20 December 2011
Duration
- 24:00
Series
- 2011
Channel
- BBC World Service
Broadcaster
- British Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- This has been the decade of the NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations). Their numbers, influence and range of activities have grown enormously. Many are now multi-million pound organisations. While many NGOs conduct themselves well, there are increasing worries about the accountability of NGOs and the extent to which the work they do is appropriate in the host countries. Allan Little looks at the work of NGOs in Malawi, India and Haiti, to consider some key concerns.
Episode Description
- In Malawi we look at the political influence wielded by NGOs. Is their job really to behave as the de facto opposition to the government? Should their role include an ambition to change people's ideas on issues such as women's rights and gay marriage? Are NGOs causing a 'brain drain' in countries such as Malawi, by attracting well-educated young people with the high salaries they can afford to pay?
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Non-governmental organizations
- Globalization--Political aspects
- Documentary radio programs--Great Britain
Genres
- Current affairs
- Documentary
Hosts
- Allan Little (Reporter)
Contributors
- BBC (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Non-governmental organizations
- Globalization--Political aspects
- Documentary radio programs--Great Britain