摘要：The study attempted to examine beneficiary perceptions on factors
influencing the various successes recorded by selected WNGOs in Akwa
Ibom State, Nigeria. A sample size of 120 respondents from 24 Local Women
Groups (LWGs) that are affiliated to three successful WNGOs (as declared by
the State Government) was utilized for the study. Data analysis was with the
aid of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that WNGOs
empowerment activities are not selective, but targeted at a broad-spectrum of
rural women groupings. Three of the five likely factors affecting the
successes recorded by WNGOs with LWGs, were revealed to exert significant
influences. These are WNGOs ability to fulfill beneficiaries’ expectation;
high volume of credit provision and low income of beneficiaries.
Recommendations are proffered to assist non-successful or emerging
WNGOs, to record successes in their activities
关键词：NGOs, beneficiary perceptions, success factors, local
women groups, socio-economic characteristics
