This comprehensive introductory course provides the learner with core knowledge, practical skills and tools to manage and lead a non-governmental organization, effectively. Participants will examine the definition of NGOs. They will learn about the history of NGOs within a Caribbean context and the various types of development aid, the main organizations involved and their different approaches to development. Participants will also discuss perspectives and challenges of sustainable development. The relevance of NGOs and their role in the social economic and cultural development of the region will be analyzed. Participants will learn how to select tools for fundraising and resource mobilisation. Additionally, this course will provide the opportunity for an examination of Advocacy and Lobbying practice; challenges to Lobbying within the Caribbean and an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of Advocacy and Lobbying. Participants will compare and contrast main Advocacy and Lobbying strategies within developed and developing countries.
Course Code
MGMT073
