Participation of Local Government Authorities and the Performance of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Tanzania

Njau, Valentine F (2023) Participation of Local Government Authorities and the Performance of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study aimed at examining the participation of LGAs and the performance of integrated water resources management at Ruvu River inKibaha. Specific objectives were:To explore the existing structures and processes used to establish Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) at the local government level,to find out activities conducted by local government authorities in managing water resources in their areas of jurisdiction and to explore the cooperation between the local government authorities and the basin water authorities in managing the water resources. The study used a cross-sectional design. A sample size of 100 respondents was drawn using purposive sampling technique. Data collection instruments were questionnaires, in –depth interview, observation, focus group discussion [FDG] and documentary review. Quantitative data were analyzed by using statistical package for social sciences [SPSS]. For qualitative data content analysis was used. The findings revealed that participation of LGAs in IWRM has been enhanced through establishment of District facilitation teams, water user associations in form of irrigators associations and community owned water supply organizations and village environmental committees. Further the findings indicated that local government authorities are involved in water resources management through various activities. The study recommended an increasing in technical capacity by employing more extension officers at the ward and village level, allocating sufficient resources for construction and improving irrigation infrastructures, Keywords:Participation; Integrated Water Resource Management,Local Government Authority.

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