An Assessment of the Role of Transnational NGO's in the Development of Self-Reliance: A Case Study of Gulu, Uganda

Cassandra M. Scheiber, Gettysburg College

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I hypothesize that a lack of accountability on the part of transnational NGOs in delivering aid in Gulu, Uganda has led to aid dependence which, in conjunction with growing distrust on the part of the local community, has stalled post-conflict development and had negative effects on community self-reliance.

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An Assessment of the Role of Transnational NGO's in the Development of Self-Reliance: A Case Study of Gulu, Uganda

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I hypothesize that a lack of accountability on the part of transnational NGOs in delivering aid in Gulu, Uganda has led to aid dependence which, in conjunction with growing distrust on the part of the local community, has stalled post-conflict development and had negative effects on community self-reliance.