Author Archive:
Zaim Saidi
Learning from the Philippines
In September 2003, a group of activists from leading Indonesian NGOs[1] made a two-week study visit to the Philippines. The aim of the visit, hosted by Venture for Fund Raising, was to look at the …
A role in public affairs? Five challenges for Indonesian NGOs
NGOs in Indonesia have become a sizeable and highly dynamic component of Indonesian society, active participants in almost every social endeavour. Unfortunately, they have serious problems with political legitimacy, legal accountability, financial sustainability and professional …
