Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: Does NGO activity in poor, developing democracies increase voter participation? Do international and domestic NGOs affect voter participation in the same way, or differently? This paper addresses both of these questions using an original, municipal-level dataset from Bolivia. I compare NGO activity (measured as the number of NGO projects) with levels of voter turnout in the 2004 municipal elections. I also compare the effects of international and domestic NGO projects. I find that both international and domestic NGOs have a positive effect on voter turnout, contrary to many NGO skeptics who would not expect to find such a relationship. I argue that the difference between international and domestic NGOs has been greatly exaggerated since the vast majority of local NGOs rely on international funding and their on-the-ground projects tend to be very similar.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: In the last twenty years, there has been an explosion in the number of developmentally-oriented international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Likewise, funding for developmental INGOs by major donors, including the World Bank, has been steadily increasing. However, there is a dearth of research on the actual effect of INGOs on economic growth and human development. Our study is the first to systematically examine the impacts of developmentally-oriented INGOs on economic growth. We argue that the presence of developmental INGOs has both a direct and an indirect effect on economic growth. Following recent research, we develop a simultaneous equation model to assess the direct and indirect effect of developmental INGOs on growth. Directly, developmental INGOs help economic growth through facilitating economic stability and governmental accountability. Indirectly, developmental INGOs impact economic growth through increasing human capital.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: The purpose of this presentation is to indicate the current circumstances and problems of the evaluation activity in the Japanese NGOs and suggest.
The followings are important when evaluating;
1. for whom, or with whom the result is feedback and shared.
2. what is the purpose of evaluation.
3. to what extent the result is shared among stakeholders.
4. how the result is utilized.
This research selects the Japanese NGOs working for educational cooperation as target, because it is the most number of NGOs in Japan.
It is often said that many Japanese NGOs are short of finance and staff. Moreover, while it may take time to ascertain its result, it is difficult to evaluate for attitude and behavioral change
As a result of the research based on the questionnaires responded by 23 NGOs, it can be useful to: 1) enhance the evaluation for improvement; 2) distinguish between evaluation and monitoring; 3) make the evaluation statement, neither activity report; 4) decide the completion period and conduct the terminal evaluation. More practice and case of evaluation activities of NGOs should be accumulated and analyzed for further examination and improvement of its methodology.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: In this paper,I will examine women?s NGOs role in the democratization process of Middle Eastern countries as taking Turkish women?s NGOs as a case study.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: While both Korean and Japanese NGOs were empowered as a political force, one can easily notice the crucial difference in terms of their presence in democratic governance of each country. Korean NGOs tend to be more visible in national politics and public policy areas whereas Japanese NGOs are more noticeable in administering local public policy. This difference is due to the distinctive developmental path of civic movement of each country that closely interacts with the organizational structure of NGOs themselves. This paper aims to analyze organizational structure and leadership of NGOs and their strategy to maintain political influence in public governance.