Northern NGOs are facing unprecedented challenges posed by globalization. This article is a profile of the northern international relief and development sector and how it is coping with these challenges, based on a study of 10 major organizations. Their concerns center on changing internal organizational culture to stay at the cutting edge, becoming more effective and exploring competition and cooperation. Externally, these organizations are developing strategies for improved north-south relations, advocacy, and autonomy.
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