The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and faith-based NGO aid to Africa

Author(s)
Dicklitch, Susan
Rice, Heather
Editor(s)
Eade, Deborah
Publication date
2004-08-01
Subject
Aid
Approach and methodology
Keywords
Development methods
Development in Practice Journal
DiP

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Publisher(s)
Oxfam GB
Routledge
Journal
Development in Practice
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10546/130650
DOI
10.1080/0961452042000239805
Document type
Journal article
Language
English
Description
The authors examine the role of international faith-based NGOs in foreign aid and development assistance for Africa, with special reference to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). The MCC is successful in its contribution to development and empowerment in the 20 African countries in which it works because of its philosophical and programmatic focus on accountability, its holistic approach to basic rights, and a 'listen and learn' approach which embraces empowerment and social justice. Although a 'small is beautiful' philosophy does not necessarily feed the 'quick fix' methods associated with the New Policy Agenda, it remains the most effective, efficient, accountable, and grassroots-responsive way of dealing with development issues.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
Pages
13
ISSN
0961-4524
EISSN
1364-9213
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