Investigating the influence of accountability, power dynamics and political influences among NGO major stakeholders: Namibian perspective

The study shows how stakeholders’ decision-making is played out transparency, and accountability, and offers insights into power dynamics and relationships within NGO governance. It also addresses the regulatory landscape's impact on accountability structures and the significant influence of international and local donors, particularly in public health initiatives. Integrating corporate governance principles derived from King IV codes and sustainability reporting guidelines (GRI), the paper highlights an advanced framework to enhance accountability aligned with NGO global standards for strengthening NGO governance practices in Namibia. This study finds that the asymmetric power relations as a positive tool for empowerment which gives beneficiaries a voice to state their needs and helping them to insist their rights as beneficiaries.