Why has the voluntary sector not come up with a blueprint for self-regulation?
The voluntary sector is highly diverse. More than 70 per cent of NGOs work in villages, reaching the last mile post. They should have enough freedom to do their work. They adhere to all laws through a two-way process. First, they are accountable to their funding agencies. Secondly, they are answerable to their constituencies or the people they work for. They do abide by self-regulation. But it’s tough for them to sit together and chalk out a common plan of action. A common code of conduct is difficult to evolve. All we need is autonomy and independence in our working environment. But what about corrupt NGOs? There are enough laws to tackle these NGOs. The government is free to take any action against the black sheep. The government can force them to reregister and punish them. But it cannot come up with a law that punishes all. There are NGOs who spend more than 70 per cent of their funds on salaries, vehicles and rent. What about them? Certain NGOs doing advocacy, research and network
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