A Community Of Practice For Chinese Ngos, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Jan 2020
A Community Of Practice For Chinese Ngos, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Reza Hasmath
A community of practice represents an important resource for the sharing of sector-specific knowledge. It is a mechanism for Chinese NGOs to learn from each other, and collaborate. Drawing upon original data elicited from over 100 NGOs, this article examines the organizational capacity for Chinese NGOs to cultivate a mature community of practice. We find that there are inherent headwinds that Chinese NGOs will have to navigate to accomplish this goal. On the one hand, the majority of NGOs in our sample do not see themselves as part of a community of experts, which presents a huge challenge for the …
A Maturing Civil Society In China? The Role Of Knowledge And Professionalization In The Development Of Ngos, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Reza Hasmath
Dec 2016
A Maturing Civil Society In China? The Role Of Knowledge And Professionalization In The Development Of Ngos, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Reza Hasmath
Reza Hasmath
This article suggests that Chinese NGO do not have the conviction that they are part of an epistemic community in mainland China. Interviews conducted in four cities, Chongqing, Kunming, Nanjing and Shanghai, suggests that this can be attributed to a lack of set standards and professionalization governing their sector of operation. Further, the study finds that Chinese NGOs do not see their primary role is to produce knowledge within their organizational development life cycle. This may indicate a varying path towards the maturation of the civil society sector in China, whereby Chinese NGOs do not conform to the organizational development …
‘Going Out’ Or Staying In? The Expansion Of Chinese Ngos In Africa, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Timothy Hildebrandt, Reza Hasmath
Dec 2015
‘Going Out’ Or Staying In? The Expansion Of Chinese Ngos In Africa, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Timothy Hildebrandt, Reza Hasmath
Reza Hasmath
This article examines the overseas behaviour of Chinese non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in two African nations, Ethiopia an Malawi, with varying political regime types. Our inding suggest that, irrespective of regime type, Chinese NGOs have yet to make a substantial impact in either nation. We argue that, espite the strength o the Chinese state an high level of international development assistance given, domestic politics and regulatory frameworks in host nations still matter a great deal. Our study suggests that the Chinese model of international development will continue to be one in which temporary one-off projects are favoured; and, insofar as social …
Navigating Uncertainty: The Survival Strategies Of Religious Ngos In China, Jonathan Tam, Reza Hasmath
Dec 2014
Navigating Uncertainty: The Survival Strategies Of Religious Ngos In China, Jonathan Tam, Reza Hasmath
Reza Hasmath
This article looks at the strategies religious non-governmental organizations (RNGOs) with strong transnational linkages use to maintain a continued presence in mainland China. It does so by utilizing neo-institutional theory as an instrument for analysis, with an emphasis on outlining the coercive, mimetic, and normative pressures RNGOs face. One of the key findings of the study is that there is creative circumvention of isomorphic pressures by working with local agents, fostering trust with the local government, and keeping a low profile. Moreover, RNGOs dealt with the uncertain institutional environment in China through staff exchanges, denominational supervision, tapping into global platforms, …
同构压力，认知群体，政府-Ngo 合作在中国, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Dec 2013
同构压力，认知群体，政府-Ngo 合作在中国, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Reza Hasmath
该论文指出，中国政府与非政府组织（NGO）之间合作的缺乏并不能完全归咎于政府对该领域发展的限制，或是出于对一个潜在的政府反对者的害怕。与北京和上海的NGO 访谈显示， 政府与NGO 之间缺乏有意义的合作的部分原因是同构压力，以及政府对于NGO 活动认知的缺乏。事实上，证据显示，一旦政府获得了对NGO 工作的认知，它将会更加愿意与NGO 建立联系。当然必须说明的是，政府想要利用的是NGO 的物质资源，而非他们的象征性，阐释性，或是地理上的资本。
Isomorphic Pressures, Epistemic Communities And State-Ngo Collaboration In China, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Dec 2013
Isomorphic Pressures, Epistemic Communities And State-Ngo Collaboration In China, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Reza Hasmath
This article suggests that a lack of meaningful collaboration between the state and NGOs in China is not solely a result of the state seeking to restrict the development of the sector, or fear of a potential opposing actor to the state. Instead, interviews with NGOs in Beijing and Shanghai suggests that a lack of meaningful engagement between the state and NGOs can be partially attributed to isomorphic pressures within state-NGO relations, and insufficient epistemic awareness of NGO activities on the part of the state. In fact, the evidence suggests that once epistemic awareness is achieved by the state, they …
The Local Corporatist State And Ngo Relations In China, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Reza Hasmath
Dec 2013
The Local Corporatist State And Ngo Relations In China, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Reza Hasmath
Reza Hasmath
This article examines the Chinese state’s interactions and influences on the development of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through a corporatist framework. It suggests that not only is the central state actively involved in the development of NGOs, but increasingly the successes of NGOs are determined by their interactions with the local state. We profile NGOs in Shanghai, of varying sizes, budgets, and issue-areas, as a case study to understand the interplay between NGOs and the local state. The article further discusses reasons behind the growing shift from central to local state influences, and the potential future implications for state-NGO relations in …
中国统和主义地方政府与非政府组织关系, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Reza Hasmath
Dec 2013
中国统和主义地方政府与非政府组织关系, Jennifer Yj Hsu, Reza Hasmath
Reza Hasmath
该论文利用统和主义的理论框架来研究中国政府对非政府组织（NGOs）发展的影响及两者的互动。文章指出，中国中央政府积极参与非政府组织的发展之余，地方政府与NGO之间的互动越来越成为决定非政府组织成功与否的关键因素。我们以上海的众多规模、预算、活动范围各不相同的非政府组织为案例，试图理解NGO与地方政府的相互联系。该论文进一步讨论了政府影响力不断从中央向地方转移这一趋势的原因及后果。
Ngos In China: Issues Of Good Governance And Accountability, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Dec 2007
Ngos In China: Issues Of Good Governance And Accountability, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Reza Hasmath
Drawing on interviews conducted among leading local and international NGOs operating in China, this article examines how NGOs understand and implement good governance and accountability principles and practices. It also examines how Chinese constituents and the general public perceive local and international NGOs. The discussion provides a basis on which to assess ways of improving governance and accountability practices for NGOs operating in China.
对中国公民社会组织良好治理的研, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Dec 2007
对中国公民社会组织良好治理的研, Reza Hasmath, Jennifer Yj Hsu
Reza Hasmath
本文研究中国公民社会组织（CSOs）在良好治理方面的作为，比 如在诚信和透明方面的表现。通过对主要的国际及国内公民社会组织的访问,本文将关注中国的公民社会组织是如何理解和实施良好的治理的.此外,本文还将关注中国的乡官人群和公众是如何看待在中国工作的国际和国内公民社会组织.最后,将通过以上方面的研究为中国公民社会组织在未来实现良好治理提出建议.
