Community Participation As a Determinant of Project Sustainbility Beyond Donor Support. The Case of Zambia

Tesis de Maestría , 2018 , 90 Páginas , Calificación: 3.0

Economía de las empresas - Negocios - General

The following work examines the effects of community participation as a determinant of project sustainability using the example of Zambia.

Sustainability forms the basis for any developmental activity, without it all the efforts engaged in the project become a share waste of time and resources. It is a mystical theory to believe that affected communities are shocked and helpless to take responsibilities for their own survival and that their only hope is dependent upon external support. On the contrary, communities do have power and strength to manage and sustain their own challenges in any given case as long as they are involved in such a move that is aimed at curbing the community problems. That said community participatory approach is the most important slant towards enabling communities to help themselves and sustain efforts made by multiple developmental agencies. This study was aimed at investigating Community participation and its attributes as a determinant of project sustainability beyond donor support. The study was triggered by the eminent failure rates of many projects implemented in that collapse immediately the donor pulls out their support.

The researcher applied and elucidated on different philosophical standpoints within this thesis in terms of ontology, epistemology and axiology were objectivism and positivism underpinnings were established. The researcher then used explanatory study design on the DFID Community Led Total Sanitation supported project in 29 districts of Zambia. Stratified and random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 128 respondents. Furthermore, the researcher used questionnaires to collect data and it was analyzed quantitatively using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software and results were summarized and presented using table and charts.

The findings of the study showed that an increase in community participation has a greater impact on the increased project sustainability beyond donor support. Hence Community participation is critical determinant of project sustainability beyond donor support. It is imperative to take cognizant of the fact that communities today should no longer be seen as recipients of development programmes; rather, they have become critical stakeholders that have an important role to play in the management of programmes and projects in their areas.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• DEDICATION
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background to the study
• 1.2 Statement of the problem
• 1.3 Purpose of the study
• 1.4 Research questions
• 1.5 Objectives of the study
• 1.6 Significance of the study
• 1.7 Scope of the study
• 1.8 Limitations of the study
• 1.9 Definition of terms
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Sustainability
• 2.2.1 Definition and concepts of sustainability
• 2.2.2 Types of sustainability
• 2.2.3 Principles of sustainability
• 2.2.4 Approaches to sustainability
• 2.2.5 Importance of sustainability
• 2.3 Community participation
• 2.3.1 Definition of community participation
• 2.3.2 Theoretical perspectives of community participation
• 2.3.3 Approaches to community participation
• 2.3.4 Factors influencing community participation
• 2.3.5 Benefits of community participation
• 2.3.6 Challenges to community participation
• 2.4 Donor Support
• 2.4.1 History of donor support
• 2.4.2 Types of donor support
• 2.4.3 Impact of donor support
• 2.4.4 Donor dependency and sustainability
• 2.5 Community participation and project sustainability beyond donor support
• 2.5.1 The role of community participation in project sustainability
• 2.5.2 Empirical evidence on community participation and project sustainability
• 2.5.3 The link between donor support and community participation in project sustainability
• 2.5.4 Best practices in community participation for sustainable projects
• 2.6 Conceptual framework
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Research design
• 3.3 Population and sample
• 3.4 Sampling technique
• 3.5 Data collection methods
• 3.6 Data analysis methods
• 3.7 Ethical considerations
• CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents
• 4.3 Levels of community participation in the project
• 4.4 Determinants of project sustainability
• 4.5 Impact of community participation on project sustainability
• CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Discussion of findings
• 5.3 Conclusion
• 5.4 Recommendations
• 5.5 Areas for future research
• REFERENCES
• APPENDICES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The purpose of this study is to explore the critical role of community participation in achieving project sustainability beyond donor support, particularly within the context of the DFID Community Led Total Sanitation project in Zambia. The study aims to examine the attributes of community participation, its impact on project sustainability, and the implications for effectively managing and sustaining development projects in the long term.

• The importance of community participation for project sustainability
• Factors influencing community participation in development projects
• The relationship between donor support and community involvement in project outcomes
• The challenges and best practices in fostering effective community participation for sustainable development
• The significance of community empowerment and ownership in ensuring project sustainability

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: This introductory chapter outlines the context, problem statement, purpose, research questions, objectives, significance, scope, limitations, and definition of terms. It establishes the foundation for the study by highlighting the importance of community participation and project sustainability in the face of donor dependency.

Chapter 2: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature related to sustainability, community participation, donor support, and the intersection of these concepts. It explores different theoretical perspectives, approaches, and empirical evidence, providing a foundation for understanding the key concepts and their relationships.

Chapter 3: This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study, including the research design, population and sample, sampling technique, data collection methods, data analysis methods, and ethical considerations. It provides a clear explanation of how the research was conducted to ensure transparency and replicability.

Chapter 4: This chapter presents the results of the data analysis, highlighting the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, levels of community participation in the project, determinants of project sustainability, and the impact of community participation on project sustainability. The findings are presented using tables and charts for easy understanding and interpretation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key concepts explored in this study include community participation, project sustainability, determinants, donor support, development projects, community empowerment, ownership, stakeholder engagement, and long-term impact. It emphasizes the critical role of community involvement in achieving sustainable outcomes beyond external support, fostering a shift from a recipient-based approach to a collaborative and participatory model.

• Universidad: University of Lusaka
• Calificación: 3.0
• Autor: Enock Joseph Musaana (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2018
• Páginas: 90
• No. de catálogo: V470657
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783668952157
• ISBN (Libro): 9783668952164
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: community, case, support, donor, beyond, sustainbility, project, determinant, participation, zambia, sustainability