Corporate governance structures and performance of HIV/AIDS NGOs in Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract

The study examines the relationship between corporate governance structures and performance of HIV/AIDS Non-Governmental Organizations. Using a structured questionnaire, data on the corporate governance structures (owners/stakeholders, board establishment and functions, management, and legal/regulatory framework) and organizational performance (meeting organizational mission and objectives, meeting the needs of stakeholders, and complying with the law and industry rules and regulations) were obtained from a sample of 40 nongovernmental organizations implementing HIV/AIDS interventions in Nairobi, Kenya. Overall, the results indicate a positive and statistically significant relationship between corporate governance structures and the performance of the sampled organizations. Discussion of the results largely shows consistency with other empirical studies as well as theory. Implications and recommendations for policy and practice are also provided.