Hybrid Organisations: Social Enterprises and the Challenge of Dual Accountability: Institutional Capacity and Political Will

Key Points

• The central aim is to analyze the challenges of dual accountability faced by hybrid organisations, specifically social enterprises in Cameroon.
• Conducted a literature review to identify key themes in the scholarship on hybrid organisations.
• Organized analysis around institutional capacity and political dynamics relevant to social enterprises.
• Developed a concise policy brief format to present findings effectively.
• Identified specific challenges of dual accountability that hybrid organisations encounter in Cameroon.
• Highlighted the importance of institutional capacity and political will in addressing these challenges.
• Outlined practical recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of social enterprises in the African context.