title: Sustainability: the role of NGOs.
abstract: Development projects supported by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) should be judged by their contribution to the sustainability of the local system. Institutions and their respective responsibilities need to be clearly defined. Management training must be deeply rooted in local activities. Financing must include a realistic plan for meeting long-term needs. Otherwise much effort will continue to have little lasting effect.
authors.affiliation: Nuffield Institute of Health in England.
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authors.lastname: Stefanini
mesh_terms: D018672:Community Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D015276:Health Care Rationing / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006289:Health Planning Support / Q000458:organization & administration; D017149:Private Sector; D014454:Uganda; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*