1. What is the need for / value of rating NGOs? (conceptual reasons as well as from your personal experiences i.e. in case they were rated, how would it have helped you?)

 

Ans. If rating means comparing one NGO with other, we think there is no need. Every NGO has its own area of work, focus, capacity, strength, weakness, financial position and ambition, level of intrigity etc. Hence comparison does not help to achieve anything.

2. On what different criteria should / can NGOs / nonprofits / charities / trusts be rated?

 

Not relevant for one who does not feel need of rating.

3. Who should rate them? i.e. backgrounds of such organisations or individuals

 

Not relevant

4. Which NGOs in your (subjective) opinion are outstanding ones in Mumbai?

 

We have not much experience regarding activities of Mumbai NGOs.

 

Sasanka Dev
fordisha@cal2.vsnl.net.in