Assessing Contributions of Community – Based Water Supply Organization on Sustainability of Rural Water Supply Schemes in Shinyanga District Council Tanzania

Emaeli, Songelaeli (2024) Assessing Contributions of Community – Based Water Supply Organization on Sustainability of Rural Water Supply Schemes in Shinyanga District Council Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the contributions of community-based water supply organization on the sustainability of the rural water supply schemes in Shinyanga district council. It was guided by three specific objectives which were to determine the effects of monitoring and evaluation, to examine effects of stakeholder support, and to determine the effects of management practices on the sustainability of rural water supply schemes respectively. In this study the researcher used a quantitative approach in which data was collected. Simple random technique was employed to select 399 from the population of 304392. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data, which was analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The study found that monitoring and evaluation was positive and statistically significant related to sustainability of rural water supply schemes. Stakeholder Support was found to be positive and statistically significant related the sustainability of rural water supply schemes. Management practices was found to be positive and statistically significant related on the sustainability of rural water supply schemes. Therefore, this study recommended on the provision of training and workshops to community members on water management, system operation, maintenance and financial management. this will empower them with the necessary skills to effectively manage and sustain water supply schemes in their area. This study also recommends on advocating for supportive policies and regulations, collaborate with local authorities and relevant stakeholders to advocate for policies and regulation that support the operations of Community Based Water Supply Organizations and promote sustainable water supply services. Key words; Monitoring and evaluation, Stakeholders Support, Management Practices, Sustainability of water Supply Schemes, Community Based Water Supply Organizations

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