text: Civil Military Integration During Multinational Operations
  8-35. An implementing partner denotes a nongovernmental organization, local or international, mandated
  and contracted by a UN lead organization or other donor or intergovernmental organization to carry out work
  on its behalf. Implementing partners carry out specific functions for the nongovernmental organizations
  through funding by both government and private entities.
  8-36. The number of nongovernmental organizations and levels of sophistication are increasing. In any
  potential AO, hundreds of these organizations exist. A nongovernmental organization generally remains
  strongly independent from political control to preserve its independence and effectiveness. In many cases,
  the nongovernmental organization’s impartiality is a great benefit; its impartiality permits the only available
  means to rebuild relations when political dialogue has broken down. A nongovernmental organization is
  often highly professional in its field, extremely well motivated, and prepared to take physical risks in
  appalling conditions. Host nations usually accredit a nongovernmental organization before it is authorized to
  operate in the country. When a nongovernmental organization is not accredited by its host nation, it can create
  local tensions.
  8-37. A perception of increased competition among nongovernmental organizations exists due to the need
  for funding. This perception accentuates the idea of a lack of structure in the nongovernmental organization
  community. Nongovernmental organizations cooperate at the local level assisted by civil affairs teams. Civil
  affairs teams persuade nongovernmental organizations by reason and not by authority with an emphasis on
  networking and building multinational relationships.
  International and National Donor Organizations
  8-38. The following international and national donor organizations are responsible for funding, monitoring,
  and evaluating development programs:
  • U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
  • U.S. Agency for International Development.
  • Department for International Development (United Kingdom).
  • Canadian International Development Agency.
  • Australian Agency for International Development.
  • European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid Office.
  • The World Bank.
  These donors are present during humanitarian emergencies and work with the lead agency or with the civil
  administration or government.
  Additional Agencies
  8-39. In addition to the lead agencies and types of organizations, other agencies of humanitarian actions exist.
  These involve civilian development and human rights agencies that are also important.
  Civilian Development Agencies
  8-40. Several civilian development agencies are concerned mainly with reconstruction. Many of these
  agencies provide technical assistance to developing countries. For example, the UN Development
  Programme administers and coordinates technical assistance provided through the UN system. Civilian
  development agencies often spend a longer time in the affected area than the military does. In these cases,
  the CAO staff identifies any need for military involvement in reconstruction with the local government and
  lead agencies to enable the organizations to begin work and continue under the most favorable conditions.
  The reconstruction agencies allocate resources based on need to plan and develop projects throughout the
  affected area.
  Human Rights and Democratization Agencies
  8-41. Human rights and democratization agencies focus on protecting human rights and promoting
  democracy. The primary agencies in this area are the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the
  Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
  Europe, although the latter only operates in Europe. These agencies protect human rights in states where