Examining community participation in the performance of rural water projects in Mtwara District.

Komba, Cosmas Fokas (2023) Examining community participation in the performance of rural water projects in Mtwara District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study sought to examine the community participation in the performance of rural water projects in Mtwara District in Tanzania. It was guided by three specific, which were to analyze contribution of community participation in the performance of rural water projects in Mtwara District, to analyze decision making in the performance of rural water projects in Mtwara District and; to examine the planning and implementation process in the performance of rural water project in Mtwara district. The study was guided by Pragmatic philosophy and used both quantitative and qualitative designs. The researcher employed multiple-case design which was useful to obtain relevant information from different cases such community leaders, local communities, experts and contractors. The study findings revealed that community participation can help in monitoring the project activities and reducingthe operation costs of the project. Also, village meetings act as a forum for people to meet and discuss various issues related to the project. The study further revealed that the majority of community members were involved in the formulation, planning, implementation, and all other stages of the project cycle but have limited knowledge of the implementation structure. The study recommends for awareness creation within village, ward, and district level, and any barriers to their participation in water projects should be addressed. Community members should know that participating in water projects is their right and that it‟s not optional for contractors to do so. Keywords: Water Project, Community Participation, Sustainable Project

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