This book examines general Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) roles and comparative advantages in the broad fight to end global poverty, as well as roles and opportunities specific to particular Millennium Development Goals sectors.

JENNIFER M. BRINKERHOFF is Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs, George Washington University, USA.

STEPHEN C. SMITH is Professor of Economics, George Washington University, USA.

HILDY TEEGEN is Associate Professor of International Business, George Washington University, USA.