1. A rating system for NGO’s helps to screen the NGO’s for various purposes. It gives them a quality rating & accreditation in the process. Internationa standards like ISO, etc. envisage such ratings internally and externally. Whereever such systems were adopted, those organizations perform better than others because a sense of committement, continual improvement, etc. are inculcated.
2. The rating shall be based on multiple criteria, which shall be decided by the authority. You will find a large variation even in trusts, charities, etc. An accreditation process helps standardizing the cirteria.
3. A third party like a Regulatory Authority (Telecom, Insurance, Stock Exchange, University etc. ) is desired. Many examples can be quoted.
4. Many NGO’s are doing outstanding and pioneering work in their limited domains. They may be effective in a given location and they may not be effective in other locations. Most NGOs enjoy grassroots support in the localities.
P.S. Dutt
Scientist & Head, Business Development Unit
NEERI, Nagpur-440 020, India
E-mail: ps_dutt@neeri.res.in or bdu@neeri.res.in
Scientist & Head, Business Development Unit
NEERI, Nagpur-440 020, India
E-mail: ps_dutt@neeri.res.in or bdu@neeri.res.in