Role Played by Community-Based Water Supply Organisations in Enhancing Economic Sustainability of Projects Managed by Ruwasa in Kyerwa District.

Martine, Shukrani (2023) Role Played by Community-Based Water Supply Organisations in Enhancing Economic Sustainability of Projects Managed by Ruwasa in Kyerwa District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study examined the role played by community-based water supply organisations in enhancing the economic sustainability of projects managed by RUWASA in the Kyerwa district. Survey research design with quantitative and qualitative approaches was used. A sample size of 74 respondents that involved the water board and CBWSO members was collected using a questionnaire and interview guide. Quantitative data was analysed descriptively while qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. The findings revealed that CBWSOs influenced paid labour through community knowledge provision and involvement of monetary, material equipment and labour to the extent of enhancing community involvement and sustainability of the water projects. CBWSOs influenced the payment of water bills in time despite the economic hardship experienced by water users; reliance on government subsidy and external support due to poor community and household economy resulted in people making choices and committing resources in support of bill payments in time. CBWSOs ensured water project infrastructure operations and maintenance in the Kyerwa district by enhancing the idea and attitude of ‘do it with people’ to facilitate infrastructure operations; choosing leaders who facilitated transparency and honesty on water development projects, laying down strategies and operations by harmonizing policy, planning and practices to enable the attainment of sustainable water projects. It is recommended that to enable the sustainability of water projects; the choice of leaders, improving household economy and community involvement are important to enable water points operating in good condition. Key words: Projects; Community-based water supply organisations; Economic sustainability; Rural water supply and sanitation agency.

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