Teshome, Bekele (Ato.)Aweke, Degu2019-01-172023-11-192019-01-172023-11-192018-12http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/15892A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Management Presented in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA)Purpose-The purpose of this research project is to measure the performance of charities and societies in the country. That is, currently there is a contradictory idea that CSs performance isn‘t effective& efficient among the community; government, and scholars. Design/methodology/approach-The research project analyzes and interoperates the performance of CSs in the country based on standards developed in the area. Findings- The performance of CSs in the country is effective, efficient, relevance to their stakeholders while they aren‘t financially viable to accomplish their established objectives due to a limit on foreign finance utilization provision and weak culture of the community in engaging at charitable activities. Originality/value-The research project outlines ways to improve financial viability problems by increasing foreign & domestic fund utilization , and admin & program cost appropriation provisions in CS proclamation. And also CSs must adhere to the interests of donors, implement cost effective procedures, and be responsible & accountable to interests of their stakeholders.en-USEfficiencyEffectivenessPerformance MeasurementThesis