Silences in NGO Discourse: The Role and Future of NGOs in Africa - Softcover

Shivji, Issa G.

 
9780954563752: Silences in NGO Discourse: The Role and Future of NGOs in Africa
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0954563751 ISBN 13: 9780954563752
Publisher: Fahamu Books, 2009

Synopsis

Issa G. Shivji is one of Africa's most radical and original thinkers. He has written several books, including the seminal Concept of Human Rights in Africa (1989), and, more recently, Let the People Speak: Tanzania down the road to neoliberalism (2006). In two extensive essays, the distinguished scholar presents perspectives on the historical, political and philosophical contexts that govern the evolution and place of NGOs in Africa today. He argues the role of NGOs in Africa cannot be understood without clear characterisation of the current historical moment: that to 'make poverty history' we must first 'understand the history of poverty' and 'make imperialism history'. Shivji argues that despite some good intentions, NGOs have uncritically situated themselves within neoliberal and donor-driven discourses.

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About the Author

Issa G. Shivji is a former professor of law and is currently the Mwalimu Nyerere Research Chair in Pan-African studies at the University of Dar es Salaam. He is the author of Concept of Human Rights in Africa and Let the People Speak: Tanzanie Down the Road to Neoliberalism.

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Publisher
Fahamu Books
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0954563751
ISBN 13 
9780954563752
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
84