Findings

This research investigated non-profit organisations (NPOs), engaged in the area of health and health care in the Russian Federation. The aim of the research was to explore whether and how such organisations provide services to their clients and the extent to which these groups are a substitute for services normally provided by the State.

More detail insight is available in the Output section. However, generally, the research found that Russian non-profit organisations in the health sector require the development of several organisational capabilities in order to effectively deliver and be able to scale services alongside the Russian State. Specifically the research project highlighted that health NPOs in Russia need to:  i.) develop their skills and capabilities to engage with volunteers; ii.) be more proactive in planning for organisational leadership transitions; iii.) develop their advocacy skills in order to be more active in influencing the State’s service provision activities; and, iv.) be more active in exploring the diversification of both income streams and activity focus. However the research also found that NPOs with clients with HIV/AIDS engage in commendable and innovative ways to deliver their services drawing on both global best practices and on the most up-to-date research in their respective field. The HIV/AIDS area was also the best organised in terms of intra-organisational collaborations. The research also found that all of the participating NPOs where very proficient at navigating a very difficult official environment.