Factors affecting sustainability of community development projects in Morogoro district, Tanzania
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2011
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Sokoine University of Agriculture
Abstract
Communities of various sizes in Tanzania are implementing sustainable projects. Despite
its increasing popularity, the sustainable community “movement” consists of a diverse set
of activities in an early stage of development with no overall national strategy, framework
or common measures of success. Thus, this study was conducted to assess factors affecting
sustainability of community development projects in Morogoro district of the Morogoro
region, Tanzania. Specific objectives were to: (i) identify factors affecting sustainability of
community development projects; (ii) assess the extent of stakeholders participation in
different stages of selected community development projects; and (iii) determine factors
related to sustainability of community development projects. Data were collected from 104
respondents including 80 household heads and four extension agents from four villages in
Morogoro district and 20 key informants using questionnaires, researcher’s diary and
checklist. Quantitative data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science
(SPSS) computer software and “content analysis technique” was used to analyse
qualitative data. The study identified different factors affecting sustainability of community
development projects initiative process in the study area; the extent of stakeholders
participation in different stages of selected community development projects; and factors
related to sustainability of community development projects. It was concluded that the
primary goal of local community projects in the study area was to meet their basic
resources needed in ways that it could be continued in future; the question of stakeholder
participation from sustainability perspective is where control should reside, that is, whether
mobilisation, community development, organising or empowerment strategies are
employed. It was therefore recommended that characterising and harnessing the power of
local leadership and community investment by building on existing assets is essential
component of any plan to enhance prosperity and build a sustainable social, economic and
environmental future. Areas for further research are also suggested.
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Sustainability development, Community development, Stakeholders participation, Morogoro district
Citation
Hayuma P.J(2011). Factors affecting sustainability of community development projects in Morogoro district, Tanzania. Morogoro;Sokoine University of Agriculture.