Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Are NGOs a form of neocolonialism?
Position1 of 2›

Yes, NGOs are a form of neocolonialism

This position holds that nongovernmental organisations reproduce colonial relations by other means, because foreign funding sets local priorities, accountability runs to distant donors, and the sector can displace the states it works alongside.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Whoever supplies the money sets the agenda
  2. A parallel service state weakens the state it works beside