Regulatory Contrains

Civil society organizations in the Global South face increasing restrictions from national governments through tightened regulatory mechanisms. Anti-money-laundering laws further limit the flow of cross-border philanthropic funding, creating operational barriers for international support.

In addition, corporate foundations tend to favor a “techno-managerial” model that emphasizes measurable social service delivery while avoiding engagement with systemic change or contentious issues such as gender equality, human rights, and climate justice.