ABSTRACT
Leading and managing non-governmental organizations involved in international, aided development (NGDOs) is seldom straightforward or easy. 1 The diversity of chapters in this Companion shows, conceptually and practically, why this is often the case. Their topics cover both old and new themes of NGDO interest and concern. For practical reasons, the Companion cannot contain the ‘best’ or most recent contribution on every theme. But each entry is worthy of the book’s purpose: to bring between two covers a comprehensive set of readings for anyone involved with, interested in, or studying NGDOs’ leadership, management and development work. Where we saw gaps, an invitation was made to people actively engaged with a missing subject to provide a new contribution. As a result, 8 of the 32 chapters are original pieces from experienced practitioners.
