A Legitimization Effect occurs where an organization is perceived to be using its resources to support a political or governing authority.

Legitimizing a good actor

By explicitly supporting a governing authority’s initiatives through their own activities, organizations can maintain their independence while also helping to build local capacity.

• Do existing activities link with the agendas of governing authorities?

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