FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION PROJECTS IN TURKANA COUNTY, KENYA
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This study examined the extent to which financial resources for project close-out influence the sustainability of non-governmental organization (NGO) projects in Turkana County, Kenya. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from 92 respondents comprising NGO staff, government officials, and community members. The study employed descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze quantitative data while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Findings revealed that while 86.1% of respondents agreed that NGOs ensure adequate funding for knowledge transfer and capacity building during project closure, only 35.3% agreed that sufficient funds are allocated specifically for project closure activities. The composite means of 3.25 (SD=1.21) indicated moderate satisfaction with financial resource allocation for project close-out. Regression analysis showed that financial resources significantly contribute to project sustainability, though the overall model explained only 11.4% of the variance. The study concludes that inadequate financial planning for project closure activities undermines long-term project sustainability despite adequate funding for capacity building initiatives. The study recommends that NGOs develop comprehensive financial exit strategies that allocate sufficient resources for all aspects of project closure to enhance sustainability outcomes.
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