An Assessment of Challenges and Opportunities of Ethiopian Charities
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2017-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study examined challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian Charites
predominantly focusing on financial sustainability, organizational capacity and public
image. Though, different studies are conducted on Ethiopian CSOs, there is no previous
research conducted on challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian Charites.
Therefore this study clearly indicated challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian
charities. The research has employed a mixed methodology using different data
collection technique such as document review, key informants interviews and
questionnaire. Participants of this research were 20 directors/senior managers from
Ethiopian charities and 5 ChSA NGO desk officers. The data obtained from the above
participants using the stated techniques have been analyzed using different statistical
methods such as percentage and frequency for quantitative data and coding and word
description for qualitative data to inform the research inquiry. This study has focused on
three thematic areas namely financial viability, organizational capacity and public image.
The other areas (legal environment and advocacy) are not included in this study due to
limitation of time and information. The findings of the study show that, majority of
Ethiopian charities are facing myriad challenges with regard to financial sustainability,
limited organizational capacity and negative Public image. The study has also identified
untapped opportunities that Ethiopian charities will explore in their area of intervention
and thereby to coup up challenges. Taking into account the untapped opportunities
recommendation are forwarded. Accordingly, Ethiopian charities need to be committed
to address internal capacity limitations via restructuring their system and set up. Donors
on the other hand have to improve transparency in funding decisions and also consider
the need for increased commitment to the capacity building support in the priority areas
highlighted by Ethiopian charities. Ethiopian charities and their networks, as well as
other pertinent stakeholders should aggressively work towards improvising relationships
and foster a positive image of Ethiopian charities. Ethiopian charities need to establish
meaningful partnership and alliance. Hence, financial constraints, lack of capacity and
negative image will improve
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