@inproceedings{LY2006Bringin,
abstract = {From handicraft shops to cyber caf\'{e}s, more and more NGOs in developing countries are moving toward
investment in revenue-generating business ventures. This paper explores the motivations behind such investments
and their impact the donor-NGO relationship. First, a case study of NGOs in Bangladesh provides evidence of
NGOs? commercial earnings in the country. Then, a simple theoretical model underlines three determinants of an
NGO's decision to invest in business: the uncertainty of future donor funding; the lack of funds available; and the
need to finance expenditures that donors do not value. Furthermore, facing uncertainty regarding their ability to
renew future commitment, donors might prefer NGOs with business ventures. Finally, the analysis shows that
having an independent income does not necessarily make NGOs better off.},
author = {Pierre-Emmanuel LY},
copyright = {http://www.econstor.eu/dspace/Nutzungsbedingungen},
keywords = {330},
language = {eng},
number = {19},
series = {Proceedings of the German Development Economics Conference, Berlin 2006 / Verein f\"{u}r Socialpolitik, Research Committee Development Economics},
title = {Bringin? Home the Curry and Givin? it away: Commercial Ventures of NGOs in Bangladesh},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10419/19846},
year = {2006}
}
