An examination of the business case for transparency and accountability in the non-profit sector in Swaziland
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2015-03-24
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Simelane, Vulindlela Sibonginkhosi
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Abstract
The primary objective of the research study was to investigate the salience of
transparency and accountability in Swaziland’s Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Sector. To this end, the study had a particular focus on the relationship between
compliance with transparency and accountability and the increased ability to mobilize
external funding. The key motivating factor behind this assessment was the rise to
prominence of corporate governance best practice across the globe. To achieve this
paramount objective, the existing body of knowledge on NGO transparency and
accountability was consulted extensively. This was aimed at situating the research study
in an empirically grounded context. In addition, the appropriate research methodology
was adopted with a view to arriving at credible conclusions on the actual facts on the
ground. While the strong focus of the study was NGO transparency and accountability,
the findings revealed that there were underlying factors that created a cause-effect
relationship between the quality of transparency and accountability, and the ability of
NGOs to mobilize resources effectively. In this regard, it was found the institutional
capacity was the defining factor, and or independent variable that determined the levels
of transparency and accountability, and by extension, funding ranking. In conclusion, the
research report, recommends that the NGO sector, particularly at the local level be
professionalized in order to ensure that stronger institutions in the NGO sector are
fostered.
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Thesis (M.M. (Public and Development Management))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, School of Governance, 2014.