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Understanding non-governmental organizations in community development

Strengths, limitations and suggestions

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ID9974071
AuthorsJiyoung Kang (0000-0002-5875-0061, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, corresponding author), Jiyoung Kang Jiyoung Kang (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA,)
Year2010
Volume54
Issue2
Pages223-237
Publication date2010-08-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0020872810368396
OpenAlexW2132652181
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited28

Despite the widely recognized importance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in community development, few studies have shown a holistic picture of their diverse aspects. This article contributes to a comprehensive understanding of community development NGOs by examining their strengths and limitations and by suggesting strategies to improve their performance

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Unique citing works7
Citations per year0,64
Citation span2015 - 2026 (12)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 7

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