Considering all the variables and diversity of NGOs, finding a comprehensive system is a bit difficult. The more comprehensive the typology, the more likely your N in each category will be 1! (e.g. Are you looking at U.S. Based v transnational, advocacy v service delivery v both, federated v unitary, etc.). But, here¹s one of the more comprehensive pieces written on this in a while.
L. David Brown, Alnoor Ebrahim, Srilatha Batliwala, Governing International Advocacy NGOs, World Development, Volume 40, Issue 6, June 2012, Pages 1098-1108, ISSN 0305-750X, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2011.11.006. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305750X11002907) Abstract: Summary International advocacy NGOs (IANGOs) are increasingly important actors in the international arena. This paper provides a comparative analysis of the cases of ten IANGOs that operate in diverse advocacy contexts, including development, environment, governance, human rights, and constituent support. It examines the patterns of governance, organizational architecture, and advocacy effectiveness across the cases and generates six propositions that link governance, architecture, accountability, legitimacy, and effectiveness for such organizations. Keywords: international civil society; international NGOs; international advocacy NGOs; NGO legitimacy; NGO accountability; advocacy effectiveness On 11/15/13 9:53 AM, "Zachary Smith" <[email protected]> wrote: > I am looking for a comprehensive systems or matrices that can be use to > classify NGOs as to organization and function - not the many and sometime > silly acronyms that are sometimes used but a more detailed scheme of > classification that takes into consideration how NGOs are organized, where > they get their funding, how transparent etc. So far all I can find are > definitions and descriptions - I seek something more sophisticated. Any > leads? Thanks. -- Cristina M. Balboa, Ph.D. [email protected] or [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
