Compliance and Enforcement in Non-Profit Research: Building Robust Ethical Frameworks
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-vz-imp-dt-cm-str-08
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About the Article
This article examines compliance and enforcement mechanisms in non-profit research, emphasizing their role in ensuring ethical conduct, legal adherence, and organizational accountability. Key elements of effective compliance programs—including policy development, staff training, monitoring, and auditing—are discussed. The article explores simplified, cost-effective strategies for resource-limited contexts, such as accessible documentation, community engagement, and affordable monitoring tools. By integrating compliance into daily research operations, non-profits can prevent ethical breaches, safeguard participants, reinforce accountability, and strengthen legitimacy among communities, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
Key Topics
- Compliance and enforcement in research
- Monitoring and auditing practices
- Policy development and staff training
- Ethical research standards
- Accountability in non-profit organizations
- Resource-limited strategies for compliance
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Compliance and Enforcement in Non-Profit Research: Building Robust Ethical Frameworks. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-vz-imp-dt-cm-str-tp-08
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