Assessing Factors Affecting the Sustainability of Water Projects in Rural Areas in Tanzania: A Case of Pangani District.

Kuchimba, Jumbe S. (2023) Assessing Factors Affecting the Sustainability of Water Projects in Rural Areas in Tanzania: A Case of Pangani District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study intended to assess the factor affecting the sustainability of water projects in rural areas in Tanzania, taking Pangani District as a case study. In order to achieve this objective, the study used mixed research approach which incorporated the elements of both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. The sampling techniques used in this study were simple random sampling and purposive sampling. A total number of 417 respondents participated in this study; 20 respondents participated in qualitative data gathering using interviews, other 397 participated in quantitative data gathering using questionnaires. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis while quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS V.23.0 ). Multiple regression analysis results indicated that community participation, management skills and technology have positive and significant influence on sustainability of water projects. In the same way, qualitative findings obtained through interviews also indicated that the community is involved in meetings and in decision making as well as through money, labour and materials provisions. Qualitative results also indicated that leaders have skills in resource management, skills in community mobilization and have expertise in their job. Furthermore, qualitative findings revealed that choice of pumping technology was appropriate, infrastructures are well maintained and spare parts are available, but technology adoption was slow. It was concluded that community participation, management skills and technology are the important factors towards achievement of sustainability in water projects. This study recommends that project implementers should ensure community participation, enhancing their skills in project management and using quality technology in order to enhance lifespan of water infrastructures. Keywords: Management skills, Technology, Water Project, Sustainability

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