Non-Governmental Organisations and the Law: Self-Regulation and Accountability

This book explores accountability issues and the problems of regulating non-governmental organisations (NGOs) through self-regulation. It focuses on methods of self-regulation for NGOs in response to prominent scandals, advances a theoretical model, examines self-regulation failures, identifies new accountability routes, and recommends sectoral reform. It is of interest to scholars, researchers, PhD students, practitioners, and policymakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of accountability issues and the challenges associated with regulating non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through self-regulation. It specifically focuses on the methods of self-regulation adopted by NGOs in response to significant scandals that exposed lapses in accountability, such as the notorious 'Mafia Capitale scandal in Italy and the Oxfam GB scandal in Haiti. Additionally, the book explores other instances of accountability failures, including allegations against the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for allegedly facilitating human rights abuses against indigenous groups in Cameroon.

By adopting a legal approach, the book contributes significantly to the academic and policy discourse on NGO self-regulation and accountability. It presents a novel theoretical framework to elucidate the underlying reasons behind NGOs' non-compliance with self-regulation, examines the factors contributing to self-regulation failures, identifies innovative accountability routes, and proposes comprehensive sectoral reforms.

This book is of immense interest to scholars, researchers, and Ph.D. students specializing in NGO regulation and accountability from a legal perspective. It also holds appeal to scholars and researchers in accountability and NGO studies from other disciplines. Furthermore, practitioners and policymakers involved in developing NGO policies will find this book invaluable.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of accountability issues and the regulation of NGOs through self-regulation. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by NGOs in maintaining their accountability and contributes to the ongoing dialogue on improving the effectiveness and integrity of the non-profit sector.

Weight: 467g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032118512