Title: NGO Development

Convenor: Juan Carlos Bravo

Overview of the session:

Session reviewed the roles of citizen organizations and how they have traditionally worked. The history of philanthropy in Mexico was quickly presented and the effect of historical tendencies on current philanthropic ventures. Then key aspects of what makes organizations and how to make organizations effective were revisited. Participants were encouraged to share their experiences incorporating, managing and working for NGOs.

Discussion:

At the end of the session a group of young practitioners who are in the process of incorporating new NGOs stayed behind to get more specific insights on the processes and challenges they are going through.