Case #1282.0

Managing Success: Partners for Development Reorganizes its Dongola Office

Publication Date: January 01, 1995
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Abstract:
This case deals with different management problems in a large, international non-government organization, Partners for Development. The case describes the management aftermath of successful anti-famine programs in the African nation of Dongola. A new country manager of Partners for Development's program in Dongola finds a variety of development programs in disarray, along with hints of corruption and incompetence. The manager must decide whether to make personnel changes -- including the possibility of hiring or promoting Dongolan natives, rather than Western professionals -- and which of a variety of programs should be retained. This is a disguised case with many aspects from a variety of African non-government organization settings included. It is not meant to represent any country in particular.

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Teaching Plan:
Available with Educator Access
Case Author:
Christine Letts, David Eddy Spicer
Faculty Lead:
Christine Letts
Pages (incl. exhibits):
20
Setting:
Africa
Language:
English
Funding Source:
CARE and the Curriculum Development Fund of the Kennedy School of Government