Published by Routledge, the book examines the opportunities opened up
for financial cooperatives by the recent financial crisis, and explores
the role of these institutions in promoting and sustaining local
development.
Dr. Mokbul’s work investigates problems and prospects of Religious
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in Bangladesh in gaining trust,
assistance, and financial resources from donors, the state and public.
The chapter also makes recommendations for the NGOs, donors and the
state to foster mutual co-operation and on ways to help poor people in
Bangladesh. Two Buddhist, one Christian, one Hindu and one Islamic NGOs
are a part of the study.
Dr. Mokbul’s work reveals that lack of transparency in the finances
and activities of religious NGOs (RNGOs) hamper their credibility and
accountability, though a similar allegation can be made against the
secular NGOs also. Dr. Mokbul suggests that making the RNGOs more
transparent and ensuring accountability can counter hostility from
governments, donors and public. It is through a system of
accountability that RNGOs can transform themselves into organizations
of the poor and work towards empowerment of the poor.
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The book chapter is available at this link.