As a global organization operating in 45 countries, ActionAid International aims to eradicate poverty by addressing its root causes such as injustice and inequality. This case follows a series of radical reforms implemented by the Director of the organization, Ramesh Singh - the change of power from its headquarters in London, an international secretariat in Johannesburg, new federal governance structure, which increases the impact of units in Africa and Asia, as well as innovations in accountability and transparency in poor communities with which it works. But, as Singh is preparing to step down after seven years, he has trouble with the newly empowered ones country that he feels at risk the organization in the wrong direction. As the differences between the North and South units to play out? Will they tear the organization apart, only when it becomes a global player? "Hide
by Alnoor Ebrahim, Rachel Gordon Source: Harvard Business School 29 pages. Publication Date: October 27, 2010. Prod. #: 311004-PDF-ENG
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