Groundbreaking . . .

“The authors provide a welcome corrective to the grand reconstruction schemes that have so often enriched contractors and warlords while leaving societies hollowed out.... Making Aid Work is one of the most significant contributions to Middle East policy writing in recent years.” 
—Hassam el-Hamalawy, The New Arab

“The volume delivers a thought-provoking and much-needed rethinking of how to make aid effective in some of the world’s most challenging political landscapes.” —Antonia Ricciardiello, The International Spectator

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“A good balance of theory and illustrative case examples. [The authors] successfully condense a great deal of complex information into simple concepts.” —Voluntas

“An excellent introduction to the significance of NGOs.... The authors have framed a foundational work useful to students and scholars in the field.” 
—Linda L. M. Bennet, University of Southern Indiana

► Surveys the full spectrum of NGO actors, activities, and relationships in international politics in a manner that is both accessible and comprehensive.