The effectiveness of NGO self-regulation: Theory and evidence from Africa

Public Administration and Development

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 105-118

  Gugerty, Mary Kay ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Accountability; Africa; Collective action; Non governmental organizations (NGOs); Self regulation

Indexed keywords

ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM; COLLECTIVE ACTION; NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION; POLICY MAKING; PUBLIC SERVICE; REGULATORY APPROACH; SERVICE PROVISION; TRADE-OFF;

AFRICA; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA;

EID: 43849087661     PISSN: 02712075     EISSN: 1099162X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pad.490     Document Type: Article

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