Implementation Of Non Governmental Organisation (Ngo) Bi-laws And Organisational Performance of Selected Ngos In Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study examined the effectiveness of implementation of national NGO bi-laws in Somaliland. The key objectives of the study were to determine the level of performance of selected NGOs in Somaliland before and after the implementation of NGO bi-laws of Somaliland; to determine if there is a significant relationship between National NGO bi-laws implementation and organisational performance of selected NGOs in Somaliland; to recommend ideas and strategies to policy makers in Somaliland on how to further improve the performance of selected NGO5 in Somaliland. Data was collected on sample of 105 respondents from selected local and international NGO5 in Haergesia Somaliland using a self administered questionnaire scored on five point Likert scale. The study found out that NGO5 had adopted and implemented National NGO Bi-laws and there was a high level of organisational performance after the implementation of national NGO bi-laws. Implementation of National NGO bi-laws had a high significant relationship with organisational performance. The study therefore concluded that when NGOs implement National NGO bi-laws, it enhances their ability to mobilise financial and none financial resources, reach out to intended beneficiaries, produce timely and reliable audited financial reports, efficiently and effectively utilise its resources, accomplish objectives, attain a recognised legal position, achieved a reasonable level of self reliance and community empowerment. The study recommended that to achieve the desired level of NGO and organisational performance, the management of NGOs and policy makers should adopt and continuously observe National NGO bi-law, develop a local and national capacity for NGO bi laws implementation, develop criteria and standards for compliance by performing an ongoing implementations gap analysis, and implementation resource mobilization, undertaking a detailed strategy for implementation of National NGO bi-laws, increased cooperative efforts to bring publics, governments, and communities in a specific locality to appreciate the need for NGOs to observe national bi-laws, provide timely and tailored expertise in developing user friendly NGO legislation and regulations, and Strengthening Stakeholders’ awareness building efforts.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

ONE THE PROBLEMAND ITSSCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Purpose of the Study 4

Research Objectives 4

Research Questions 5

Scope of the study 6

Significance of the Study 7

Operational Definitions of key terms 8

TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 9

Related Studies 13

Theoretical Perspectives 23

THREE METHODOLOGY 25

Research Design 25

Population of the study 25

Sample Size 25

Sampling Procedure 27

Research Instrument 27

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 27

Data Gathering Procedures 29

Data Analysis 30

Ethical Considerations 30

Limitations of the Study 30

FOUR PRESENTATION ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION 32

Introduction 32

FIVE SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS 47

Introduction 47

Summary of Findings 47

Conclusions 50

Recommendations 51