Accountability, rule of law and fairness in constituency development catalyst fund (CDCF) management in Vwawa Constituency, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorMgani, F. L.
dc.contributor.authorNombo, C. I.
dc.contributor.authorChingonikaya, E. E.
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-24T09:26:20Z
dc.date.available2021-04-24T09:26:20Z
dc.date.issued2020-05-31
dc.descriptionResearch on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2020; 10 (9)en_US
dc.description.abstractThis paper presents findings from a study which set forth to examine the governance of Constituency development Catalyst Fund. It focused on three pillars of governance which are; accountability, rule of law and fairness. The study was conducted in Vwawa constituency, in Mbozi District, Songwe Region in Tanzania. The study data were collected through semi-structure interviews, focus group discussions and (FGDs) and Observation. These were later transcribed and subsequently analyzed. The findings revealed that CDCF implementation was imbued with lack of accountability especially in publishing information of the expenditure of CDCF although villagers had chances to report all cases with fraudulent elements on CDCF and other funds. It was farther found that procurement process followed the required procedures, although in some circumstances it was influenced by either ward or constituency officers. Furthermore, it was found that the CDCF distribution was fair, however, in some cases, influenced by politicians especially the MP. Based on these findings, the study concludes that, the presence of well informed citizens may facilitate them to hold CDCF officers and other stakeholders accountable in any matter concerning the fund. Rules and regulations must be observed. Citizens must involve in decision making about CDCF activities. The practice done by some politicians in influencing the distribution of the funds is jeopardizing fairness in allocation of funds. All villages need the support from CDCF. The study recommends that, it is important to have well informed citizenly who can be able to hold officers and other stake holders accountable. It also recommends that, citizens should participate fully in decision making of CDCF activities. Lastly it recommends that, the distribution of the funds should not be influenced by the politicians.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2224-5766
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/3494
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherIISTEen_US
dc.subjectGovernanceen_US
dc.subjectCDCFen_US
dc.subjectAccountabilityen_US
dc.subjectRule of lawen_US
dc.subjectFairnessen_US
dc.titleAccountability, rule of law and fairness in constituency development catalyst fund (CDCF) management in Vwawa Constituency, Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.urlDOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-9-01en_US

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