「伝統的」ドナーから「新興」ドナーへ　北と南のNGOの関係の再構築の試み

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The paper reviews the issues and current situation related to the partnership between Northern and Southern Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), focusing on initiatives aimed at rebuilding these relationships and re-examining support for civil society in the South. It also examines the current position of NGOs as donors and the potential of initiatives to rebuild relationships with Southern NGOs.

NGOs started to evolve since the 1980s with an expectation of offering an alternative approach in development. However, northern NGOs have become part of the traditional aid structure to provide service providers and function as fund managers of donor countries, focusing on quantifiable project results, often perceived as inflexible donors by Southern NGOs. To truly embody an alternative development approach, NGOs need to break away from the traditional aid structure. This involves transforming the position of Northern NGOs and reconstructing their partnership with Southern NGOs.

Several attempts to rebuild this relationship have been made, but with limited success. However, recent initiatives like “Pledge for Change” and reports by Peace Direct are emerging, focusing on correcting power relations existing in partnerships between Northern and Southern NGOs.