The Influence of Participatory Project Practices on the Performance of RUWASA Water Projects in USHETU District.

Ndabavunye, Cyprian (2024) The Influence of Participatory Project Practices on the Performance of RUWASA Water Projects in USHETU District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study examined the influence of participatory project practices on the performance of rural water projects implemented by RUWASA in Ushetu District. Specifically, it focused on the effects of participatory project planning, implementation, monitoring, and communication on project performance. The research utilized a causal research design and a Likert-rated questionnaire to gather quantitative primary data from 171 respondents, including 143 water users and 28 RUWASA staff. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze data. The findings reveal that participatory project planning and implementation have a significant positive impact on the performance of RUWASA projects. Additionally, the findings reveal that participatory project monitoring has a significant positive effect on project performance. Similarly, participatory project communication has a significant positive influence on project performance. Based on the study findings, the study concludes that community participation in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and project communication would improve the performance of RUWASA projects in terms of cost-effective and sustainable clean water supply. The study recommends that community members must participate in all processes of project planning, implementation, and monitoring. Also, the study recommends that participatory communication be prioritized because it facilitates the sharing of knowledge and information between project implementers and community members, which promotes a more informed decision-making process. Keywords: Participatory Project Planning and Implementation, Participatory Project Monitoring, Participatory Project Communication

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 600 Technology > 658 Gerneral management
Divisions: Faculty of Business Management > Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 19 Feb 2026 12:04
Last Modified: 19 Feb 2026 12:04
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/5068

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