Developing procedural rules for cooperation amongst NGOs

Synonyms:

Evolving proposals for equitable representation of NGOs in international meetings
Creating code of conduct for NGO participation in international affairs

Description:

The establishment of rules and regulations to govern collective NGO operations at the national and international level, such as the reciprocal obligations of representatives and their member organizations, as well as regulations for those organizations themselves.

Claim:

NGOs need to develop procedural rules that would enable them to work together more effectively. All NGOs need a place where they can share information, deal with issues of common interest, and exercise democratic forms of representation. NGOs are pushing for rules that would ensure effective, equitable, gender and geographically balanced participation in international negotiation, but all all can participated. NGOs must grapple with this issue and come up with proposals to bring about equitable involvement.

Broader:

Developing code of conduct
Conducting foreign affairs
Cooperating internationally
Developing non-government organizations
Increasing effectiveness and efficiency of international meetings

Facilitates:

Instituting global representation
Ensuring adequate local representation
Establishing global representation bodies
Coordinating non-governmental organizations
Improving representation of NGOs at international meetings

Facilitated by:

Forming NGO umbrella organizations
Sending chosen local representatives
Monitoring representational responsibility
Researching role of women in development management
Researching role of women in development management

Problems:

Uncontrolled structures of international nongovernmental organizations

References:

Edwards, Michael and Hulme, David: Making A Difference: NGOs and development in a changing world

Type Classification:

D: Detailed strategies

Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:

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