Is the international NGO system broken?

Bondcast by Bond

Sep 17, 201900:42:21Government & Organizations

Only 1% of aid and humanitarian assistance goes directly to local organisations in developing countries. Despite a commitment to sustainable and locally-led development, international NGOs have still not redressed the im...

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