Overcoming Challenges in Developing Countries for Non-Profit Partnerships
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-strprtnclb-09
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About the Article
Non-profit organizations operating in developing countries face unique challenges when forming and sustaining partnerships, including resource limitations, infrastructure deficiencies, and culturally diverse contexts. This article examines strategies to overcome these barriers by leveraging available resources, building organizational capacity, employing adaptive infrastructure solutions, and adopting culturally responsive approaches. Illustrative examples, including partnerships in rural Kenya, capacity building in India, solar-powered mobile learning units in Nepal, BRAC’s multi-sectoral programs in Bangladesh, AMREF Health Africa’s mHealth solutions, and Grameen Foundation’s microfinance initiatives in Uganda, demonstrate practical applications. The discussion emphasizes strategic resource utilization, participatory project design, and context-specific adaptation as essential components for effective and sustainable partnerships in resource-constrained environments.
Key Topics
- Developing countries
- Non-profit partnerships
- Capacity building
- Resource management
- Infrastructure adaptation
- Participatory development
- Sustainable impact
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Overcoming Challenges in Developing Countries for Non-Profit Partnerships. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strprtnclb-08
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