Donor withdrawal and local civil society organizations: An analysis of the HIV/AIDS sector in Vietnam
Department
Political Science and International Affairs
Additional Department
School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-3-2017
Abstract
The impact of international donor arrival on local civil society organizations (CSOs) is well researched. Less well understood is how local CSOs react and adapt to donor withdrawal. This article explores this phenomenon in the context of the HIV/AIDS sector in Vietnam. Using data from government, donor and CSO sources in Vietnam, it examines how current and planned cuts in donor funding, including donor exit, impact local CSO agency and effectiveness. It finds that while donor withdrawal may reduce CSO capacity and independence, it can also prompt local innovations that—if successful—may improve CSOs’ responsiveness to local stakeholders.
Journal Title
Development Policy Review
Journal ISSN
1467-7679
First Page
1
Last Page
21
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1111/dpr.12236