Assessing Impact of Governance Practices on the Sustainability of Water Supply Projects at DAWASA.

Ngalawa, Gracia (2024) Assessing Impact of Governance Practices on the Sustainability of Water Supply Projects at DAWASA. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study was conducted to assess the impact of governance practices on the sustainability of water supply projects managed by DAWASA. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of transparency on the sustainability of water supply projects, to examine the effect of accountability on the sustainability of water supply projects and to examine the effect of participation and inclusiveness on the sustainability of water supply projects. The study used cross sectional research design whereby stratified sampling technique was used to get members of sample size who were 109 respondents. Data were solicited through questionnaire while data were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The study found that in terms of transparency there is disclosure requirement about the water projects carried out by DAWASA while in terms of accountability, the project team regularly is accountable in conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations. The study also showed that there are collaborative efforts between different stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, NGOs, local communities) to the sustainability of water supply projects. The study concludes that transparency, accountability and participation and inclusiveness has significant effect on the sustainability of water supply projects. The study recommends that the management should continue enhance transparency, accountability and participation and inclusiveness. Keywords: Governance Practice, Water Supply Projects and Sustainability of Water Supply

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