The impact of grants’ capabilities on performance of local NGOs: Evidence from developing market

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing grants capacity and performance of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Jordan. It also aimed to find answers to key research questions: How do grants’ capabilities affect the performance of local NGOs)? Can NGOs maintain peer connections with local actors? Finding out the impact of different grants’ capabilities on the performance of local NGOs in Jordan will allow updating and order to inform the capacity building programs that are provided to local NGOs in Jordan by various stakeholders. NGOs performance proxy developed through two bases: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) & common performance. While, grants’ capabilities are measured through five dimensions: governance and humanitarian principles, human resources, financial and accounting practices, procurement practices, and programmatic and monitoring practices. Different methods (interviews, questionnaires, and focus groups discussions) were used to collect the data from 69 local NGOs. The sample represents six groups located in different geographical areas. The study result indicates that there is a significant impact of the governance and human resource capacities on the performance of local NGOs in Jordan; while, there is no significant impact of the remaining grants’ capabilities factors on the performance of local NGOs. Finally, the study outlined the main challenges that local NGOs in Jordan face regarding access to funds