Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs in Bangui, Central African Republic

ABSTRACT

The study was confined on Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs in Bangui, Central African Republic. The study was guided by the following objectives: To determine the social demographic characteristics of respondents in terms of; Gender, Age, Educational qualification, Marital status; To determine the level of Donor Procurement Requirements; To determine the level of Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs; To establish if there is a significant relationship between the level of Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in selected NGOs in Bangui; To establish if there is a significant Difference between the level of Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in selected NGOs in Bangui. The main instruments for data collection were basically questionnaires. The target population was 173 of which a total of 120 respondents were selected. The research was principally descriptive involving both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data analysis. Various data analyses procedures were applied: descriptive analyses, Pearson's correlation coefficient, single regression and multiple regression analyses in order to achieve the objectives of the study. Data collected using questionnaires and a structured interview guide was analyzed using frequency counts in form of percentages and was later tabulated to determine the relationship between variables. The result of the study puts forth a simple framework of supply chain management solutions for overcoming logistics difficulties during relief operations and explains why managers should consider their use. NGOs in all sectors, commercial, military and others should make use of planning and risk management, leading to faster implementation, more comprehensive identification of potential risks and easier coordination with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. It will help to establish rules and strategies, assign responsibilities, coordinate responses, and monitor current conditions. NGOs should provide a common language for supply chain classification and analysis. Using a common language and framework makes it easier for teams to communicate, speeds benchmarking efforts, and enhances the evaluation of best practices.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preliminary

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF TABLES

ABSTRACT:

CHAPTER ONE

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the Study

Statement of the problem

Purpose of the study

Research objectives

Research questions

Research hypothesis

Scope of the study

Significance of the study

Operational definitions of the key concepts

CHAPTER TWO 8

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8

Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from Authors/ Experts 8

Related studies: 22

CHAPTER THREE 25

METHODOLOGY 25

Research Design 25

Research Population 25

Sample Size 25

Sampling Procedures 26

Research Instruments 27

Validity and Reliability of Instruments 27

Data Gathering Procedures 27

Data Analysis 28

Ethical Considerations 29

Limitations of the Study 29

Validity of findings: 30

CHAPTER FOUR 31

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA PROFILE OF RESPONDENTS 31

Objective One: to determine the profile of the respondents in terms of gender, age and educational qualification. 31

Objective Two: To determine the level of Donor Procurement Requirements.

Objective Three: To determine the level of Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs. 34

Objective Four: significant relationship 38

Objective Five: significant Difference 39

CHAPTER FIVE 41

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 41

Introduction: 41

Findings 41

Conclusion: 42

Recommendations: 45

Future search: 46

Summary: 46

REFERENCES 48

APPENDIX A: INFORMED CONSENT 50

FACE SHEET: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESPONDENTS 50

APPENDIX B: RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS 50

QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE LEVEL OF DONOR PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENT 50

APPENDIX F

MAP OF CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

CURRICULUM VITAE