Examining the Stance of International Donor Organizations Uplift the Role of Civil Society in Social Development during Post Musharaf Era

Abstract

Aim of the Study: This research study examines the role of international donor organizations to uplift the involvement of civil society in social development in post Musharaf era.

Methodology: The study was conducted in District Jhang and Chiniot where various development programs were launched. The nature of this study was qualitative and subjective experience of representatives of International Donors Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations about social development was assessed. Interpretive research was a methodological philosophy of this research that creates meaning and social realty within subjective experiences. Population of the study was those NGO’s which were involved in developmental programs in district Jhang and Chiniot. (N=15) representatives of NGO’s were approached through snowball sampling technique because many NGO’s had been closed their offices and respondents were not easily available. Interview guide was used as tool of data collection and field notes were prepared during interviews.

Findings: Thematic analysis was used to approach the themes including creating democratic values, women’s participation, poverty alleviation, community engagement in emergency response.

Conclusion and Suggestions: International donors and local NGO’s have concerns all sides of human development. The role of these NGO’s is crucial and important to know what development has been taking place in Post Muharaf era, the era was dominant by involvement of NGO’s to uplift the standard of living of local people.  It was suggested that government must enhance the capacity of civil society through administering and technical support for social development. Government must ensure the participation of NGO’s and civil society in policy making to have collective impact on society.