Table 6 Good practice governance applied fully or almost fully by PHAs
Practice of good governance | n | Applied almost fully or fully (% respondents) |
|---|---|---|
Cultivating accountability | ||
Fosters internal accountability in the association | 46 | 74 % |
Shares information | 44 | 71 % |
Cultivates personal and collective accountability | 40 | 65 % |
Provides effective financial and quality oversight | 36 | 58 % |
Nurtures accountability of the PHA to its external stakeholders | 35 | 56 % |
Measures performance | 31 | 50 % |
Engaging stakeholders | ||
Engages with PHA members | 44 | 71 % |
Promotes equity | 42 | 68 % |
Builds relationship of trust with PHA’s stakeholders | 41 | 66 % |
Practises gender-responsive governance | 37 | 60 % |
Engages PHA’s diverse stakeholders | 36 | 58 % |
Collaborates with other sectors | 36 | 58 % |
Engages with health workers and providers | 33 | 53 % |
Engages with communities | 31 | 50 % |
Setting shared strategic direction | ||
Defines a strategic plan for the PHA | 44 | 71 % |
Establishes shared vision among key stakeholders | 42 | 68 % |
Builds leadership capacity within the PHA | 38 | 61 % |
Monitors progress in implementing the strategic plan | 34 | 55 % |
Stewarding resources | ||
Practices ethical and moral integrity | 51 | 82 % |
Eradicates corruption | 50 | 81 % |
Wisely uses resources | 46 | 74 % |
Pursues efficiency and sustainability | 43 | 69 % |
Uses information, evidence and technology in governance decision-making | 40 | 65 % |
Mobilizes resources | 30 | 48 % |
Continuous governance enhancement | ||
Builds diversity in the association | 45 | 73 % |
Cultivates governance competencies | 38 | 61 % |
Organizes governance orientation and continuous governance education | 31 | 50 % |
Performs regular governance assessments | 22 | 35 % |