Date of Conferral

2-25-2026

Degree

Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A)

School

Public Policy and Administration

Advisor

Steven  Matarelli

Abstract

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in unstable developing nations face major sustainability challenges. In Cameroon, an ongoing sociopolitical crisis has increased demand on NGOs, including VWXZY, which supports girls and women fleeing civil unrest. This study investigated sustainable strategies to strengthen VWZYZ’s financial stability. Drawing on financial resilience literature and the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) framework, it addressed two questions: (a) How can VWXZY-Cameroon effectively leverage SWOT analysis to address financial challenges, improve financial oversight, diversify funding sources, and strengthen operational efficiency? (b)What strategies can VWXZY-Cameroon use to enhance its financial resilience and ensure sustainability amid sociopolitical and economic instability? Four semistructured interviews with VWXYZ staff were analyzed along with administrative and organizational archives, using manual coding and NVivo-supported thematic analyses. Key SWOT findings were: (S) strong commitment and credible governance; (W) fragmented banking systems and lack of real-time financial data; (O) opportunities for stronger partnerships with other NGOs and government sponsors; and (T) persistent social and political instability. Analysis revealed limited financial resilience driven by outdated reporting systems, unstable donor dependence, fragmented NGO networks, and weak governance practices. National policy reforms to better support NGOs are key public administration implications. VWXYZ can contribute to positive social change by using SWOT planning to identify long-term funding solutions and communicate them clearly to donors and government partners, supporting sustained program delivery.

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