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Module Title
LM NGOs and Development
School
Government
Department
International Development
Module Code
07 30291
Module Lead
Robert Leurs
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module explores the meanings of the term NGO. It then looks at the roles NGOs play in terms of promoting civil society, delivering services, responding to disasters, engaging in advocacy work and engaging with the private sector. It also looks at the relationships NGOs have with government and donor agencies, as well as with other NGOs and communities. The final two sessions of the course look at how NGOs build their own capacity and that of other development organisations, as well as at some possible future directions for NGO development.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Provide and critique different definitions and typologies for the NGO sector
Understand and critique the different roles NGO's play in promoting civil society and the private sector, in service provision, in post emergency rehabilitation and advocacy work
Explain the challenges facing NGOs in terms of their multiple relationships with other NGOs, donors and communities and critically analyse the implications of these challenges
Understand and critically evaluate how NGOs can build their own capacity and/or that of other development organisations
Understand and critically evaluate possible future directions for NGO development
Assessment
30291-01 : Practical assignment - 2000 words : Coursework (40%)
30291-02 : Assignment - 3000 words : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 1,500 word assignment (40%) 2,000 word assignment (60%)
Reassessment: Reassessment would be by resubmission of the failed component.
