The fragility of neutrality --- I would like to add that the sheer act of collaboration with government officials, organisations or specific funds can break the concept of neutrality. Neutrality is only as effective as it is perceived and not based on the actual adherence of the principle. USAID for example is not perceived neutral in many nations due to its direct link to US government funds. Their actions might adhere to the principle of neutrality, but the public perception in some nations might not perceive the organisation that way.

Source author: Fritz Pinnow fritzpinnow@gmx.de