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Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research
MJAMR
Effect of Risk Management Framework on Financial Accountability in Selected NGO’s In Kampala District, Uganda
Byansi Michael, Dr Friday Christopher
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, No. 2 |
| Published | 28 February 2026 |
| ISSN | 3006-4384 |
Abstract
Non-Governmental Organizations in Uganda manage substantial financial resources for development programs, yet face increasing scrutiny over accountability practices. Risk management frameworks provide systematic approaches for identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to financial integrity, thereby strengthening accountability mechanisms and stakeholder confidence. This cross-sectional study investigated five NGOs in Kampala District between April and June 2024. Employing a mixed sampling approach, 118 respondents were selected from a population of 168, including NGO administrators, procurement officers, internal auditors, staff members, and beneficiaries. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 25, applying descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis to determine relationships. The study established a significant positive relationship between risk management framework and financial accountability (r=0.768, p
Keywords
Risk management framework
financial accountability
non-governmental organizations
risk assessment
risk mitigation
Kampala District
Cite This Article
Byansi Michael & Dr Friday Christopher (2026). Effect of Risk Management Framework on Financial Accountability in Selected NGO’s In Kampala District, Uganda. Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research, 5(2). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=245
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