An investigation into factors affecting the financial sustainability of the Game Products Trust Fund of Namibia
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Date
2023
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University of Namibia
Abstract
This study investigated the factors affecting the financial sustainability of the Game
Product Trust Fund (GPTF). The exploratory study adopted a qualitative research
approach. Data was collected from five participants who made up the population of the
study. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews and analysed through thematic
analysis. The five participants were the GPTF fund manager and four members of the
board of directors. The study found that financial sustainability is important to the GPTF.
Also, while the fund has managed to remain financially sound, there are factors such as
overreliance on trophy hunting for revenue, inadequate internal controls, and economic
challenges that affect its financial sustainability. The study recommends diversifying
revenue streams, strengthening internal financial control measures, and reviewing
expenditures to reduce costs as measures for enhancing financial sustainability. The study
was limited in scope and did not include other stakeholders of the GPTF. Hence, there is
an opportunity for further research incorporating the perspectives of the GPTF
stakeholders as well as implementing quantitative or mixed methods to produce
generalizable results
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master in business administration- Finance
Keywords
Financial sustainability, Not-for-profit, Sustainability, Trust fund