Abstract
This article examines the factors that influence the Nigerian government’s constraints of NGOs in counter-terrorism context, analysing whether NGO type, nature, areas of operation and size were determinant factors. Drawing from mixed-methods design, it argues that NGOs’ political advocacy, reporting of human rights abuses and monitoring the use of security funds were key factors that attract government restrictions. Women, youth, children, and faith-based NGOs experienced more government constraints than human rights NGOs. Advocacy and international NGOs also suffered more restrictions. The findings contribute to generalisable knowledge by demonstrating the link between counter-terrorism and NGOs in Nigeria.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 501-512 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Development in Practice |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 13 Mar 2020 |
Keywords
- Aid – Accountability, Development policies, Capacity development
- Governance and public policy
- Conflict and reconstruction
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Rights – Gender and diversity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)