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Effect of Risk Management Framework on Financial Accountability in Selected NGO’s In Kampala District, Uganda

Byansi Michael, Dr Friday Christopher


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
Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research

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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