Role Of Non- Governmental Organisations In Socio-Economic Development Of Mukono Municipality, Central Uganda

ABSTRACT

The study was set to investigate the contributions of Non-Governmental Organizations to in the

socio -economic development of Mukono municipality. It was based on three research objectives

which included examining the role of Non- governmental organizations in the socio-economic

development, examining the challenges faced by Non-governmental organizations in the socio

economic development and establishing the mechanisms for improving the performance of

Nongovernmental organizations in Mukono Municipality. The study was based on descriptive

design involving the use of both qualitative and quantitative research designs with the target

population of 70 and a sample of 60 respondents.

The study findings were that non-governmental organizations contribute to socio-economic

development of Mukono municipality through rehabilitation of Vulnerable people, fighting

diseases, Advocating for good governance, fight against poverty, Sensitization on health issues,

Provision of education and provision of food with some respondents arguing that they are not

convinced with the role of NGOs.

The study further unearthed that Non-governmental organizations are faced with a series of

challenges which among others included funding challenge, high cost of mobilization, Limited

technical skills had, Political interference, Limited Support from local population, Lack of

objectivity in establishment, Managerial problems had, Lack of clarity on organizational

structures and Limited personnel to conduct activities with most respondents attributing the

challenges to NGOs themselves. It was further established that that several mechanisms have

been established to enhance operation of the NGOs in Mukono municipality though viewed

unworkable. This prompted the researcher to seek for strategies that included targeting and

strengthening access to vulnerable people, strengthening fundraising drives, incorporating the

stakeholders in planning and mobilizing government support

The researcher therefore made recommendations which included government should give it

ample time for operation of nongovernmental organizations: all the stakeholders involved

involvement, adoption of clear mechanisms of finance, establish a clear means of operations with government through following the regulations set so as to operate well with government.