Do Dutch NGOS Care About Corruption in SSA?

Abstract

One may expect that most Dutch NGOs operate in countries with low corruption. This thesis is the first empirical study to find out whether Dutch NGOs have operations in countries with low corruption or countries with high corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using Corruption Perception Index and Control of Corruption Scores, most Dutch NGOs are operating in a country with high corruption in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa. In general, Dutch NGOs provide no significant pattern that they are favoring countries with low corruption. When operating in a country with high corruption, it is recommended that NGOs create a project design that take into account of bribery risk, training and support for staff. NGOs also recommended to cooperate with corporation or other NGOs. By cooperating with other NGOs, the risk from high corruption country can be shared and NGO coordination would be strengthened.