Authors :
Lawrence R. Okello; Benson B. Okech
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7787497
Abstract :
Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
in developing countries are significantly affected by
external donor policies which undermines systematic
planning at the expense of localized norms. As the
concept of evaluation planning gains prominence among
academic community and practitioners, it is subject to
various interpretation and misrepresentation.
Conversely, in this this study evaluation planning was
conceptualized as an institutional process that involves
establishment of routine mechanism for ascertaining
adequate allocation of staffing, budget, and stakeholder
engagement actions to ensure evidence is tracked and
provided for in strategic decision making. In Uganda just
like other developing countries, local NGOs are
increasingly under pressure to demonstrate impact and
accountability and yet their planning cycles and systems
reflects donor driven plans rather than a systematic long
strategy continuum. This study sought to examine the
relationship between evaluation planning and strategy
performance of local NGOs in Uganda. Using a cross
sectional design with a quantitative survey methodology,
the study drew 349 participants comprising of field
workers, mid-level staff and executives from local NGO
from all parts of Uganda. The study found that there was
a consistent weak positive correlation among the study
constructs of fund stability community
satisfaction and timelines This
study concludes that the correlation is positive but the
extent to which it influences strategy performance is
weak. The study recommends adequate attention towards
the issue of inconsistent application of evaluation
planning and strategy approaches. In a coherent way, the
National NGO bureau, donor, voluntary associations, and
peer networks should continuously ensure long term
strategy continuum of local NGOs in all engagement
Keywords :
Evaluation Planning, Strategy Performance, Localization, NGOs
Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
in developing countries are significantly affected by
external donor policies which undermines systematic
planning at the expense of localized norms. As the
concept of evaluation planning gains prominence among
academic community and practitioners, it is subject to
various interpretation and misrepresentation.
Conversely, in this this study evaluation planning was
conceptualized as an institutional process that involves
establishment of routine mechanism for ascertaining
adequate allocation of staffing, budget, and stakeholder
engagement actions to ensure evidence is tracked and
provided for in strategic decision making. In Uganda just
like other developing countries, local NGOs are
increasingly under pressure to demonstrate impact and
accountability and yet their planning cycles and systems
reflects donor driven plans rather than a systematic long
strategy continuum. This study sought to examine the
relationship between evaluation planning and strategy
performance of local NGOs in Uganda. Using a cross
sectional design with a quantitative survey methodology,
the study drew 349 participants comprising of field
workers, mid-level staff and executives from local NGO
from all parts of Uganda. The study found that there was
a consistent weak positive correlation among the study
constructs of fund stability community
satisfaction and timelines This
study concludes that the correlation is positive but the
extent to which it influences strategy performance is
weak. The study recommends adequate attention towards
the issue of inconsistent application of evaluation
planning and strategy approaches. In a coherent way, the
National NGO bureau, donor, voluntary associations, and
peer networks should continuously ensure long term
strategy continuum of local NGOs in all engagement
Keywords :
Evaluation Planning, Strategy Performance, Localization, NGOs
