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Table 5 Factors that support PHA governance effectiveness

From: A survey of the governance capacity of national public health associations to enhance population health

Supporting factor

n

Big or very big support (% respondents)

High degree of integrity and ethical behavior of association leaders

48

77 %

Competent persons serving in the governing body

47

76 %

High degree of transparency and accountability in decision-making

42

68 %

Free and informed media relations

39

63 %

Clarity about how to practice good governance

37

60 %

Accurate information for planning and evaluating the work of the PHA

35

56 %

Broad-based engagement of stakeholders in decision-making process

34

55 %

Government support (moral and financial)

34

55 %

Sufficient financial resources

33

53 %

Availability of staff to implement governance decisions

30

48 %

High degree of donor interest

22

35 %