Project monitoring, innovation and performance of non-governmental organisations (NGO) :

Abstract

This study explored the relationships between project monitoring, innovation and NGO performance in Busia district. We sought to test the following objectives: to find out the relationship between project monitoring and NGO performance in Busia district - Uganda; to determine the relationship between innovation and NGO performance in Busia district - Uganda, and to find out the effect of project monitoring on innovation in NGO sector in Busia district - Uganda. Data were collected using a survey instrument from 85 Non-Governmental Organisations. Correlation and regression analyses were used to test the research objectives and hypotheses. At the level of objective testing, findings showed that: (a) there was a positive and significant relationship between project monitoring and NGO performance; (b) innovation, was positively and significantly related to NGO performance; and (c) project monitoring was equally positively and significantly related to innovation in NGO sector. By design, all the study hypotheses were directional and were all supported. These findings contribute to understanding why project monitoring, and innovation acting independently lead to NGO performance. In conclusion, both project monitoring and innovation are relevant for NGO performance; just as monitoring drive innovation. It is therefore recommended that NGO managers should strive to provide a conducive environment underpinned by employee support in their innovative effort in order to aid improved NGO performance

Keywords: Project Monitoring, Innovation, NGO Performance, Busia District