Tall, B; Matarneh, S; Sweis, G; Sweis, R and AlBalkhy, W (2023) Factors affecting the success of development projects of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Jordan. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(10), pp. 1756-1767. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) face many challenges that vary depending on the different countries they operate in. Many of these organizations' projects fail in the early stages. This study examines the effect of four factors (organizational structure, organizational culture, funding, and community participation) on the success of development projects among NGOs in Jordan. Data were collected from a sample of 181 employees from the 45 active NGOs in Jordan using a questionnaire. Results showed that respondents consider three out of the four factors are significant and affect the project success. However, community participation has been considered insignificant. The study provides several recommendations to the local authorities, NGOs and donors such as finding reliable and stable funding and involving the community in the decision-making process. Taking recommendations into consideration will increase the NGOs efficiency, performance, success and chances in remaining active and fully running.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | development projects; Jordan; non-governmental organizations; success factors |
| Index terms: | efficiency, project success, decision-making process, funding, Jordan, donor, non-governmental organization, organizational structure, local authority, face, success factor, community participation, questionnaire, organizational culture |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, psychology, participation process, health monitoring assessment and metrics, economic analysis, performance management, Geography, project management theory and practice, sociology, decision analysis, political science |
| Topics: | Governance, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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