Abstract:
The objective of the study was to examine the influence of stakeholders’ engagement on the
performance of NGOs in Ethiopia. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach (descriptive survey and
correlational research designs) to collect quantitative data using a survey questionnaire. The study’s unit
of analysis was the local NGOs, while the units of observation were the CEOs and board chairpersons of
the sampled organizations. The systematic sampling technique and SPSS aided in data analysis. Suitable
responses for analysis were received from 475 out of 654 questionnaires distributed. Among these, there
were 276 responses from CEOs and 199 from board chairpersons. Stakeholders’ engagement influenced
performance. However, there is a moderate level of stakeholder engagement among NGOs in Ethiopia.
The study reveals that stakeholders’ engagement significantly positively influences the performance of
local NGOs in Ethiopia. It has also been established that there is a moderate level of stakeholder
engagement among NGOs in Ethiopia. These findings provide insights for enhancing stakeholders’
engagement among the local NGOs in Ethiopia and offer recommendations for future research. The
findings were cross-sectional and can be generalized to local NGOs in Ethiopia. Therefore, future studies
should consider a wider scope in terms of period and include other international NGOs in Ethiopia and
those outside Ethiopia. Evaluation was also done based on internal stakeholders; hence, future studies
should also consider views from external stakeholders.
