World Vision’s Operations in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
World Vision continues to operate three entities responsible for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
Transparency & Government Funding
Political NGOs receive massive amounts of funding from governments, both directly and indirectly via aid foundations. This funding is shrouded in secrecy: donors and recipients alike often fail to report the details of such funding, decision-making processes are hidden from public scrutiny, and governments refuse to release essential documentation.
Analysis of Swiss Government Evaluation of Cooperation with NGOs in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
On January 28, 2020 , the Development and Cooperation department (EDA) of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) published a review of funding to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
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Germany’s Development Cooperation System: The Need for Greater Transparency and Accountability
Germany is one of the largest donors of international development aid in the world, allocating $24.7 billion to bilateral assistance in 2017 alone. However, due to an extreme lack of transparency, overlapping responsibilities for multi-ple government agencies, and the involvement of dozens of different actors, it is difficult to assess the effectiveness of this aid, raising concerns about po-tential abuse of public funds and inefficient management.
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Germany Declares: BDS is Antisemitic
On May 17, 2019, the German Bundestag passed a landmark resolution defining BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) campaigns against Israel as antisemitic.
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Swiss Funding for NGOs Engaged in Lawfare Campaigns Against Israel
Contracts related to these grants detail activities previously carried out or planned by the NGOs include campaigning for the release of convicted murderers, international and legal attacks against Israel, and promoting incitement that makes the stated objective of “lasting peace” less attainable.
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Flooding the Courts: The Norwegian Refugee Council’s European-Funded Proxy War
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has used millions of European taxpayer funds, primarily from the UK, for a campaign that exploits the Israeli justice system and is aimed at circumventing appropriate diplomatic channels.
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Analysis of grants to Israeli NGOs, annual reports 2012-2016
A full analysis of all of the grants reported annually by 39 Israeli NGOs in the years 2012-2016.
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Analysis of Grants to Israeli NGOs, Annual Reports 2012-2014
A full analysis of all of the grants reported annualy by 27 Israeli NGOs in the years 2012-2014.
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Proposed Guidelines for Foreign Government NGO Funding
NGO Monitor provides guidelines for foreign governments to consider before funding NGOs, and calls for greater transparency in the funding process.
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NGO Legislation: Factsheet on Government Funding
With increased attention being given to the issue in the Knesset, NGO Monitor provides analysis on funding for Israeli NGOs from foreign governments.
