A naukri.com initiative
Medium
7d
204
Image Credit: Medium
Corruption, Embezzlement, and Mismanagement of Funds by the So-Called Environmental NGOs: The Need…
- The article sheds light on the mismanagement and corruption of funds of the environmental NGOs.
- Environmental NGOs often spend a large percentage of donor funds on maintaining operations, leaving little for actual project implementation.
- Direct funding of organizations, communities or project leaders are more effective rather than the existing funding model.
- Direct funding can eliminate intermediaries, reduce administrative waste, ensure transparency and accountability, and empower grassroots communities to take ownership of environmental solutions.
- By adopting technology-driven platforms, mandating independent audits, and establishing whistleblower mechanisms, donors can ensure transparency, measurable impact, and accountability.
- The shift towards direct funding will encourage innovation and collaboration with local organizations, governmental agencies, and communities.
- The article recommends adopting a milestone-based disbursement approach where funds are released based on measurable progress and achievements.
- Donors should partner with trusted local organizations and community leaders to ensure funds are managed effectively.
- Direct funding allows donors to build direct relationships with beneficiaries which would reduce dependency on intermediaries.
- Direct funding aims to restore trust in the donor system by focusing on results over bureaucracy.
Read Full Article
12 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app