To the rescue: radicals or poodles?

Article Abstract:

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played an increasingly crucial role in the provision of international relief and development aid during the 1980s and 1990s. A backlash has apparently begun against these highly visible organizations, subjecting their operations to closer scrutiny and outright criticism. To further their aims and answer these complaints, NGOs must increase their accountability, submit to stronger regulation and maintain a relationship with their poorer recipients based on partnership rather than patronage. They must also demonstrate their independence from Western governments.

Management, Charities, Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, International relief

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The rise of the Kleftocracy

Article Abstract:

The Bosnian peace accord, coupled with European and US foreign aid, has not stabilized the governments and economies of the southern Balkans. Albania, the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia, and Bulgaria are all suffering under an anarchic capitalist system in which organized crime and political elites govern and prosper, siphoning foreign aid money for their own enrichment. The US and Europe need to help these countries build a strong rural economic base that would benefit most of the populace instead of a few. They must supervise aid distribution and finance rural development programs.

Economic aspects, Political aspects, Balkan Peninsula, Organized crime, Bulgaria, Albania

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Macedonia rejects Milosevic

Article Abstract:

In recent elections in the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia, supporters of the Serbs lost, while ethnic Albanians, a 25% minority in Macedonia and the enemies of the Serbs, gained twenty-four seats in parliament. In the past western nations have favored stability in Macedonian politics, which has served pro-Serb interests during a time of international sanctions on Serbia. Macedonia has significant economic problems, however, and will require Western aid to withstand further Serbian influence in its politics.

Macedonia, Elections, International relations, Yugoslavia, Milosevic, Slobodan

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