Case Studies and Best Practices in Non-Profit Program Management: Lessons from Developing Contexts
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-11
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About the Article
Analyzing successful non-profit programs provides critical insights into effective strategies for program design, implementation, and evaluation. This article presents case studies from Kenya, India, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, each illustrating how community engagement, robust monitoring and evaluation, adaptive management, capacity-building, and strategic partnerships contribute to success. The study highlights the importance of continuous learning, stakeholder involvement, and flexibility in achieving meaningful and sustainable outcomes. Lessons drawn from these programs offer practical guidance for non-profit managers and practitioners, demonstrating how evidence-based practices and participatory approaches enhance program effectiveness, scalability, and long-term impact.
Key Topics
- Case studies
- Best practices
- Non-profit programs
- Community engagement
- Adaptive management
- Capacity-building
- Monitoring and evaluation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies and Best Practices in Non-Profit Program Management: Lessons from Developing Contexts. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-11
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