Working with NGOs : a practical guide to operational collaboration between the World Bank and nongovernmental organizations

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to flag key issues and describe emerging practices in the World Bank's operational collaboration with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). It is intended as a practical guide to help Task Managers better understand both the benefits and challenges of working with NGOs. The first three sections of the guide briefly introduce the development of the NGO sector and outline why and how the World Bank works with NGOs. The fourth and final section identifies nine issues considered key to successful collaboration with NGOs. Case studies are used to illustrate problems, best practices and lessons learned. A box at the end of each sub-section summarizes key points and in some cases, indicates suggestions for further reading. Included in the annex are practical resources such as a sample methodology for conducting an NGO sector study, as well as sample NGO selection criteria, bidding documents and contracts.

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