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Collaboration in community based rehabilitation agencies
1International Centre for the Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation (ICACBR), Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Non-government organizations (NGOs) in Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) collaborate extensively to enhance their impact. This collaboration is influenced by country development, resource needs, and organizational structure, driven by limited public engagement with disability issues.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Non-profit Management
Background:
- Non-government organizations (NGOs) in Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) utilize partnerships to foster organizational growth and impact.
- Collaboration is a key strategy for NGOs in the disability sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify collaboration styles, concerns, opportunities, and barriers among NGOs in disability.
- To analyze factors influencing inter-organizational collaboration in CBR.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted by the International Centre for the Advancement of CBR.
- The survey focused on NGOs actively involved in disability and CBR.
Main Results:
- Collaboration patterns differ between industrialized and less developed countries.
- Resource dependency and organizational structure significantly influence collaboration.
- Limited public concern for disability issues is a primary driver for broad collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Understanding collaboration dynamics is crucial for effective NGO functioning in the disability sector.
- Contextual factors, including national development and public awareness, shape inter-organizational collaboration strategies.