No-Go NGOs

Hundreds of NGOs have sprouted in Timor Loro Sa'e. Most are neither properly nor professionally managed.

October 30, 2001

MARIA Federer now shies away from meeting journalists. Apparently, this director of Timor Aid has become sort of allergic to publicity. This is under standable in the light of negative stories coming out about the NGO that operates in the areas of education, health and empowerment of the poor, in Timor Loro Sa'e. A recent audit has unraveled corruption at the NGO amounting to US$50,000 (Rp500 million), funds that were supposed to be used for build

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