Impact of Community Participation and Involvement on Development Projects Sustainability : A Case of Ngorongoro District Maasaii Community, Arusha.

Ndembeka, Crispo (2025) Impact of Community Participation and Involvement on Development Projects Sustainability : A Case of Ngorongoro District Maasaii Community, Arusha. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the Impact of community participation and involvement on development projects sustainability. The study used mixed research approaches to assess the participation of communities in project development sustainability in Ngorongoro district in Arusha region. Through a sample size of 267 respondents participated in the study. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected for this study. Methods of primary data collection involved semi-structured interviews, in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and observation. Secondary data were obtained in the documentary sources related to study objectives. The study findings on objective one, revealed that majority of respondents agreed that they participated on development projects. However, participation was limited to implementation rather planning phase of the project circle. Findings on objective two, showed a strong correlation between community participation and positive sustainability outcomes. Findings on the specific objective three showed that, lack of technical skills and financial capacity are constraining factors to communities’ participation in development projects. However, active monitoring was found to be an enabling that mediates the influence of community participation on development project sustainability. The study recommends the use of a structured participatory project planning; Implementing organizations should formalize and standardize community participatory as compulsory component of project cycle; Implementing organizations must prioritize long-term capacity building especially financially and technically to the local community. Keywords: Community Participation, Development Projects, Sustainability, Ngorongoro District

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 600 Technology > 658 Gerneral management
Divisions: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Centre for Economics and Community Economic Development
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 19 Jan 2026 10:05
Last Modified: 19 Jan 2026 10:05
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/4912

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