―Determinants Of Donor Fund Utilization: A Case Of Un Agency Fund In Oromia Region’’

Abstract

The objective of this study was Determinants of Donor Fund Utilization: A case of UN Agency Fund in Oromia region. The study employed an explanatory and descriptive research design with quantitative research approach. Probability sampling, specifically Proportional stratified sampling technique, was used to create homogeneity between groups; finally, by using simple random sampling among 268 total populations, 161 sample respondents were selected. Both primary and secondary sources of data were used. Primary data were collected through a self administered Likert scale structured questionnaire. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used, namely frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation, and regression. The finding showed that all determinants: Administration governance, financial management systems, donor conditions, socio-political factors, and the effective utilization of UN donor fundswere positively correlated. Socio-political factorshave the strongest positive correlation, followed by Administration governance, Donor Conditions, and Financial Management System. Governments, donors, and communities should be collaborating through formal joint planning sessions and results-based financing frameworks. These mechanisms can provide transparency, alignment of priorities, and the coordination of resource allocation. This enables improve accountability and best deploy scarce resources to produce measurable and sustainable development outcomes in areas such as education and health.