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Project Management : Governing Projects in NGOs

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operate in environments characterized by structural complexity, donor-driven accountability requirements, and heterogeneous operational capacities. Unlike commercial enterprises, NGOs do not merely execute projects; they are fundamentally structured by them. This article proposes a decision-support framework for project governance in NGOs, grounded in a lifecycle perspective and aligned with European Union and international institutional standards. By comparing PM², ISO 21502, PMBOK, and PRINCE2 across the NGO lifecycle, the article provides practitioners and decision-makers with pragmatic guidance for selecting, combining, and adapting project management and governance frameworks without introducing unnecessary organizational rigidity.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19819750

Author: TISSAOUI, Mourad

Language: English

Topic: Construction Project Management and Performance

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7155973189

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