Role of Corporate Governance : Role of corporate governance in the survival of commercial banks in Rwanda. A case of Commercial Bank of Rwanda (BCR)

ISBN-13: 9783659170584 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 80 str.

Yassin Kimanzi; Baig Mohamed

Opis

The focus of this study is on the role of corporate governance in the survival of commercial banks with reference to BCR. The objectives of this study are to find out the role of corporate governance in the survival of commercial banks in Rwanda, evaluate the role of corporate governance principles in proper management of banks, and establish hindrances and benefits of corporate governance in commercial banks. The related literature was reviewed to understand the study. Primary and Secondary data were collected to achieve the stated objectives. Questionnaire was the technique used to obtain primary data. While, secondary data was obtained from the documents and the website of BCR. The findings proved that corporate governance play a vital role in the survival of commercial banks in Rwanda; particularly BCR. It was found effective due to the application of corporate governance principles and the benefits involved. However, it was found out that several factors such as, lack of separation of roles, weak boards, and failure to recognize other stakeholders, lack of accounting and auditing standards, political interference, etc hinder the effectiveness of the subject matter.

O autorze

The author is currently a tax audit manager from the Rwanda Revenue Authoruty (RRA). He is avid about governance. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor degree in management. His efforts and motivational research on corporate governance will help corporate managers and shareholders to get the right people and the right information about their businesses.