Authors : Dr. Lakachew Walie Zeleke; Wario Guyo; Dr. Makori Moronge

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun793

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Abstract : While governance practices consistently improve performance across all regulatory contexts, their relative benefit diminishes in more heavily regulated environments. Simple slopes analysis revealed that the positive effect of governance practices weakens once government regulation exceeds a threshold level. The study also found that only 40.9 percent of respondents perceived a favourable regulatory environment despite the 2019 reforms, and only 34.9 percent confirmed understanding of the current CSO Proclamation. The findings are based on cross-sectional data from internal stakeholders within Ethiopian local NGOs. Future research should incorporate longitudinal designs, external stakeholder perspectives, comparative studies with international NGOs, and examination of mechanisms through which regulations condition governance effectiveness. The study concludes that government regulations significantly moderate the governance-performance relationship in Ethiopian local NGOs.

Keywords : Government Regulations, Governance Practices, Performance, Non-Governmental Organizations, Ethiopia, Moderation, Resource Dependence Theory.

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