1. At the whim of the State: neoliberalism and nongovernmental organizations in Guerrero, Mexico
- Author
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Yaworsky, William R.
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Guerrero, Mexico (State) -- Political aspects ,Nonprofit organizations -- Political activity ,Liberalism -- Evaluation ,Humanities ,Regional focus/area studies - Abstract
This paper examines the relationship between the Secretaria de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the Chilapa region of Guerrero, Mexico. I argue that the Mexican state via SEDESOL has effectively harnessed NGOs to perform as regional pillars of neoliberal reform initiatives. The intimacy of this relationship raises serious questions for those who see NGOs performing as vehicles for furthering local of regional 'autonomy.' Instead, I argue that regional NGOs are key role players in the deepening incorporation of communities into the global industrial economy. Este articulo examina las relaciones entre la Secretaria de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL) y las organizaciones no-gubernamentales (ONGs) en la region de Chilapa, Guerrero, en Mexico. A lo largo del texto, demuestro que el Estado Mexicano y SEDESOL utilizan ONGs para que estas funcionen como pilares del programa neoliberal en la region. Esto contradice la funcion de las ONGs como instancias que permiten a las comunidades rurales obtener mas autonomia. En los hechos, empero, y segun lo sostengo, las ONGs de la region fundan bases importantes de la economia capitalista global.
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- 2005