Abstract:
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived relationship between
effective governance and performance of NGOs in selected District
Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey design
was used to carry out the study in four districts namely: Adentan Municipal
Assembly, Ga East Municipal Assembly, Ashaiman Municipal Assembly and
La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly. Simple random sampling and
census methods were used to collect data on NGOs CEOs, staff and
beneficiaries. The study revealed that NGOs engaged 85.3 percent of
stakeholders. Also 74.6 percent of stakeholders had access to financial and
audit reports on yearly basis. About 71.1 percent of communication with
stakeholders was done through social media, face to face and phone calls.
Again, 68.4 percent of board members were between 35-49 years old.
Furthermore, 90.5 percent of board members had completed tertiary level of
education. Also, CEOs generally “agreed” that there was effective governance
in selected NGOs. There was significant difference among the perceptions of
the CEOs, staff and beneficiaries on NGOs performance. The study revealed
direct and strong relationship between effective governance and performance
of NGOs.
The study recommends MMDCEs to encourage NGOs to register with
them. Also, NGO Boards should pursue gender balance in their appointments.
Again, outside board members should be increased. In addition, NGOs should
have quality work plan, director inductions and select the right people to be on
the board. Furthermore, more attention should be paid to effective governance.
Finally, NGO boards should provide regular information to their stakeholders.
