Case Studies of Collaborative Strategies in the Non-Profit Sector: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ntallstrscimp-07
About the Article
Case studies offer a vital perspective on how collaborative strategies among NGOs operate in practice. This article analyzes global, regional, and local examples—ranging from the Climate Action Network and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines to regional federations like ECOSOCC and community coalitions in Brazil and South Asia. It demonstrates that the success or failure of NGO alliances depends less on shared goals and more on governance mechanisms such as accountability, participation, and conflict resolution. Global networks illustrate the potential of decentralized yet coordinated structures; regional federations show how institutional access can coexist with donor dependency; and local alliances reveal the power of trust-based collaboration tempered by sustainability challenges. Across all levels, outcomes hinge on how governance balances autonomy, inclusivity, and efficiency. The analysis underscores that collaboration in civil society is as much a matter of governance design as of collective purpose.
Key Topics
- Global, regional, and local NGO collaborations
- Advocacy networks and federations
- Governance and accountability mechanisms
- Inclusivity and participation in alliances
- Bureaucratization and donor dependency
- Sustainability of grassroots coalitions
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies of Collaborative Strategies in the Non-Profit Sector: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ntallstrscimp-07
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