Looking back at the history of the evolution of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and as part of a broader research on Value for Money of NGO aid projects, this research assesses the effectiveness of three concluded projects in Uganda.
A cross-sectional survey of targeted households is used to collect data. Using this data, project effectiveness is assessed against the achievement of project objectives and two household poverty thresholds; the US$1.9 a day poverty threshold and ten multidimensional poverty indicators derived from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The projects are not effective. Despite there being improvements in performance indicators for all project objectives between baseline and the survey, targets were not always achieved. Considering achieved targets, 50% of the ten objectives were achieved. Using a 75% cut-off point, the NGO aid projects were ineffective.
In the wake of renewed efforts to achieve the UN’s Agenda 2030, development aid delivery should be guided by evidence of effectiveness of aid channels; NGOs are one of these channels.
Kaijabwango, C. (2025): Non-Government Organisations’ Aid Projects: Their Effectiveness and Contribution to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: Findings from Uganda. World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development (WJSTSD), Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 211-230. WASD: London, United Kingdom.
