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The Two Faces of Civil Society: NGOs and Politics in Africa
A comparative study of two Kenyan NGOs demonstrates the different roles organizations can assume in the context of contemporary African politics.
160 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 1996
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November 12, 2009
I'm also reading this in preparation for my Kenya trip. It talks about how civil society organizations, such as NGO, enter the political fray in their countries and aid or abet in their community's democratization processes. It contrasts two Kenyan NGOs and their politicalization (or lack thereof) approaches to ensuring democratization. It's well-written, fascinating, and offers critical commentary and insight. This is worth picking up, even if you're not going to Kenya! It's a good read for anyone interested in the possible intersections between NGOs and the government (or politics).
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