Researcher Abd Al Ghani Hafez Takrouri, a student in the Master’s program in Strategic Planning and Fundraising has defended his thesis titled "Strategic Planning and Financial Sustainability in the Palestinian NGOs: The Enabling Role of Regulatory Framework".
This study investigates the dynamic interaction between strategic planning statements and sustainability practices in the context of Palestinian NGOs. The research focuses on the unique social and political landscape of Palestine, and explores how strategic planning processes within these NGOs can be improved to integrate and advance sustainability goals, through an in-depth examination of case studies, interviews and the relevant literature.
The study aims to reveal the challenges and opportunities that Palestinian NGOs face in integrating sustainability into their strategic frameworks. The results contribute not only to the theoretical understanding of strategic planning and sustainability, but also provide practical recommendations tailored specifically to the challenges faced by NGOs working in the Palestinian context through highlighting the intersection of strategic planning and sustainability in this distinctive framework. This thesis seeks to empower Palestinian NGOs in their pursuit of effectiveness, resilience, and positive long-term social and environmental impact.
The thesis was supervised by Dr. Rabeh Murrar. The committee of examiners included Dr. Rani Shahwan and Dr. Majeed Mansour.