This document discusses key areas for improving board accountability in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It recommends that NGOs establish clear statutes, bylaws, and policies to define the roles and responsibilities of the board and avoid conflicts of interest. Regular board and executive director evaluations can help ensure mission fulfillment and sustainability. Annual board training keeps members informed and engaged in strategic planning. Together, these practices aim to strengthen governance, accountability, and long-term institutional development.

1. Instruments for Improving Accountability and Governance in NGOs Dr Marilyn Wyatt [email_address]

7. Basic structure #1 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Governance Management Executive Director

8. Variation #1 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Ex Dir Governance Management

9. Variation #2 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Governance Management General Assembly Executive Director

10. Variation #3 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Governance Management Supervisory Board Executive Director

11. Variation #4 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Governance Management Founders Executive Director

12. Variation #5 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Governance Management Mother Organization Executive Director

13. Variation #6 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Governance Management Advisory Council Executive Director

14. Variation #7 Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Governance Management Govt. regulators Executive Director

15. Basic structure Governing Body Faculty and Staff Chair Executive Director Governance Management

16. 2. Key areas for improving board accountability