The fact of the matter is an Indian NGO can give $1 million to an American organization. I, if I were a millionaire, which I am not, I cannot so freely give money to the Lawyers, Collective or Compassion. That is a question of parity.
Sifton discusses the disparity in funding regulations between Indian NGOs and American organizations.
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