Impact of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOS) on Increase of Social Economic Development in Rwanda

Abstract

This study assessed the impact of NGOs on increasing of social economic development in Rwamagana District, Rwanda, with specific objectives to assess the impact of NGO,s in RWAMAGANA District, to analyze the increase of Social Economic Development in Rwamagana District. and to find out whether there is a relationship between NGO,s and increase of Social Economic Development in Rwamagana District. The study was guided by institutional theory, social capital theory, community development theory, and dependency theory. In its methodology, it used a quantitative with descriptive design, with a population of 72 and data was collected using a questionnaire. About the factors of socio-economic development, enhanced healthcare services (M=4.53, SD=0.69), social inclusion (M=4,1, SD=0.93), livelihood opportunities (M=3.44, SD=0.92), economic empowerment (M=4.14, SD=0.82) have been assessed. Socio economic development has been assessed with improved healthcare outcomes (M=4.36, SD=0.9), promoting social cohesion (M=3.86, SD=0.98), job creation (M=3.8, SD=0.9), economic resilience (M=3.96, SD=0.94). About relationship between the impact of NGOs on increasing socio-economic development, all independent variables showed a statistically significant relationship between NGOs and socio-economic development. Economic empowerment is (B: 0.234, p = .001), livelihood opportunities (Beta: 0.368, p = .042), social inclusion (B: 0.104, p = .048) and enhanced healthcare (B: -0.303, p = .014). The study recommended to strengthen economic empowerment initiatives, to enhance livelihood opportunities, to promote social inclusion and community cohesion. to improve healthcare services in increasing the impact of NGOs on socio-economic development in DREAMS and other NGOs in Rwanda in general