Participation in development interventions: the case of selected community projects supported by TASAF II in Mwanga district
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Date
2010
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Sokoine University of Agriculture
Abstract
Despite the fact that funds to support TAS Ah' II sub projects in Mwanga District arc
disbursed in time, most of sub projects are not timely completed. Therefore, this
study assessed the nature and extent of community participation in development
intervention in the case of selected community sub projects funded by TASAF II in
Mwanga District. Specifically, the study aimed at identifying different stakeholders
involved in community sub projects, assessing the level of awareness of the
community in TASAF II sub projects, examining the extent to which community
members arc involved in sub projects, comparing the levels of participation among
categories of respondents and identifying the factors that influence community
participation in sub projects funded by TASAF II. This study used a cross-sectional
research design in which 150 respondents were selected from five villages using
both simple random and purposive sampling methods. Data collection methods were
questionnaires for respondents and checklists for key informants. The data were
statistically analysed to obtain frequencies, percentages and chi square tests. The
study findings show that stakeholders in the sub projects were local government
officers, village governments, community management committees and the
community at large. In addition, findings show that 51.3% of the respondents had
least understanding about TASAF II while more respondents participated in
awareness (96.7%), EPRA (100%) and in part of actual implementation (91.3%).
The study further identified factors influencing participation as: project awareness.
level of community participation, willingness and time availability. Chi-square tests
indicated that the extent of participation in TASAF II sub projects’ activities was not
associated with tested demographic and socio-economic factors. Furthermore, poor participation in meetings, inadequate awareness raising and poor economic status
were the major challenges to community participation. The study recommends
regular awareness raising and training to key stakeholders on the concept of
community participation, project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation. Also motivation to encourage more participation by villages is essential
if the continuous participation in sub-project work is to be maintained.
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Keywords
Development interventions, Community projects, TASAF II-Mwanga district, Mwanga district