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Author Stephan, Maria J., author

Title Aid to civil society : a movement mindset / Maria J. Stephan, Sadaf Lakhani, and Nadia Naviwala
Published Washington, DC : U.S. Institute of Peace, 2015

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Description 1 online resource ([16] pages)
Series Special report ; 361
Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 361
Contents Civic movements compared with NGOs -- Grassroots as a driver of change -- Traditional model, new challenges -- Challenges -- Existing tools and limitations -- Elements of an alternative approach -- Policy recommendations -- Conclusion
Summary "Supporting local agents of nonviolent change is critical to preventing violent conflict and advancing democratic development. Civic campaigns are key drivers of social and political development, as is clear from issues-focused movements in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and most recently the Middle East and North Africa. Effectively aiding civic movements that are fluid, diverse, decentralized, and often loosely organized is tricky. Drawn from a review of the literature and numerous interviews with international policymakers and civil society leaders, this report explores both the ways donors engage civil society and creative new approaches to supporting nontraditional actors"--Publisher's web site
Notes "February 2015."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-16)
Notes Title from title screen (viewed February 25, 2015)
Subject Social movements.
Economic development.
Civil society.
social movements.
economic development.
Civil society.
Economic development.
Social movements.
Form Electronic book
Author Lakhani, Sadaf, author
Naviwala, Nadia, author
United States Institute of Peace, issuing body