An Assessment of the Level of Community Participation and Localization of Decision-Making in Donor-Funded Projects in Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 716-728
Author(s):  
Mulwaini Mundau ◽  
Pius Tangwe Tanga
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Local Leadership ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Project Cycle

The aim of this paper was to assess the level of community participation and the localization of decision-making with regards to foreign donor funded projects in Zimbabwe. The participatory approach was the theoretical framework that was adopted for the research paper. The primary data were collected from a survey of 52 project members who were from two localngos that were randomly selected from Chiredzi District, located in the South Eastern low veld of Zimbabwe. The findings show that there was partial to no involvement of the project members in various phases of the project cycle. Furthermore, there were consultations with the local leadership, but not during the assessment phase of the project. The authors conclude there is need for community involvement in decision making, project ownership, and clear lines of communication with thengos, among others.

scholarly journals Community Participation and Performance of Donor Funded Youth Projects in Korogocho, Nairobi City County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (III) ◽  
pp. 227-240
Author(s):  
Jane Njoki Ndungu ◽  
Janesther Karugu
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Project Implementation ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Project Cycle ◽  
Positive Effect

World-wide, donor funded projects continue to complement the government’s role in the provision of societal developmental needs which include creation of employment opportunities and economic empowerment of local communities. Communities however have not enjoyed these benefits and have remained in poverty and are worse off than before the projects and in this case, the youth in Korogocho have not had their lives changed even after implementation and participation in a project that aimed at empowering them economically by creating sustainable employment opportunities and the donors do not get value for the money put into the project since their objectives are not met. There is however, close and intimate relationship between donor-funded projects success and the community involvement which has not been widely examined with community participation as an integral aspect in the project cycle. The general objective of the study was to examine the influence of community participation on the performance of donor funded youth projects in Korogocho, Nairobi County. The specific objectives of the study were; to examine the influence of community participation in the entire project cycle and the performance of donor funded youth projects in  Korogocho i.e. community participation in project identification; community participation in project planning; community participation in project implementation and community participation in monitoring and evaluation on the performance of donor funded youth projects. The study was grounded on the theory of social change, the stakeholder theory and the resource-based view theory. The study utilized a descriptive study targeting 1650 Youth initiative Kenya (YIKE) members and 3 project managers from Oxfam Kenya with a sample size of 165 respondents; 164 YIKE group members being randomly selected and 1 project manager selected from Oxfam Kenya. The study utilized primary and secondary data that was sourced using a semi-structured questionnaire and published reports respectively. The primary data was further be collected using a key informant interview schedule. The collected quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS 23 and Microsoft excel and presented using means, percentages, standard deviation and regression models. The collected qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and presented in line with the study themes. The findings of the study are anticipated to enhance project implementation and impact. The study was able to obtain a 75% response rate. The study of the correlation analysis indicated there was strong positive effect of community participation in identification and planning on the project performance while the regression results indicated there is a statistically significant positive effect of community participation on the project performance. The study concludes that donor agencies should strengthen the involvement of the community in the planning, identification and implementation of the project. The study recommends that government agencies should be involved in the process of project identification and execution to foster the project success.

Community participation framework for post-disaster resettlement and its practical application in Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Jamshed ◽  
Irfan Ahmad Rana ◽  
Masood Ali Khan ◽  
Nikhil Agarwal ◽  
Ahsan Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Community ◽  
Local Ngo ◽  
Post Disaster

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a practical framework for community participation in post-disaster resettlement. Design/methodology/approach The proposed framework has been tested in two model villages (MVs) of Punjab, Pakistan. Primary data were collected through household surveys, focus group discussions and expert interviews. A survey with 67 households was conducted for obtaining qualitative data regarding community participation in post-disaster resettlement. Findings The first MV (Ittehad MV) was resettled by the local NGO, and the second (Basti Meera Mullan) by the provincial government. Results indicate that community participation significantly varied in selected MVs. NGOs have achieved positive realizations due to effective community involvement in resettlement efforts, whereas the governmental approach lacked in proactive community participation. Practical implications This framework can be used for other disasters, by refining and incorporating disaster relevant components. This research will be highly useful for disaster managers, private developers and NGOs engaged in resettling disaster-affected population. Social implications The proposed framework can help disaster-affected communities to resettle according to their terms. This can only be attained if affected communities will proactively participate in resettlement planning process. Originality/value This original framework is exclusively designed to attain sustainability for post-disaster settlement through community participation.

scholarly journals STUDY OF SOCIAL REALIZATION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON DEVELOPMENT IN GAMPONG MERDUATI VILLAGE BANDA ACEH

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 791-807
Author(s):  
Praptining Sukowati ◽  
Muhammad Usman ◽  
I Made Weni ◽  
Kridawati Sadhana
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Fund Allocation ◽  
The Village ◽  
Banda Aceh

Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze community participation and the factors that influence the development of the Gampong Merduati village in Banda Aceh. The qualitative research method is the method used in this study. Determination of informants is done by purposive sampling, assuming that the informant understands the problem being studied and can provide information and responses to the issues that are the objectives of this study. Methodology: The data needed in this study consists of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation, and documentation studies. Data analysis in this study used the method of Milles and Hubernan (1984), which consisted of Data Reduction, Display Data, and Conclusion Drawings. Main Findings: The results of this study show that community participation in the implementation of the Village Fund Allocation (ADD) in the Gampong Merduati Banda Aceh, both participation in the form of energy, mind, and involvement in the form of the budget has been running well, following the wishes of community members and implementation instructions. Factors affecting community participation in the implementation of the Village Fund Allocation in Gampong Merduati Village in Banda Aceh are a sense of belonging, responsibility, and habits that have become a tradition in the Gampong Merduati Village. Applications of this study: The community, government, and universities can use the results of this study. Novelty/Originality: The ability of human resources (HR) of community members is reliable so that it has implications for the quality and quantity of the Village Fund Allocation itself. This research recommends further research on the role of government in encouraging community involvement in development.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT OLEH BADAN PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA DAERAH KABUPATEN KUTAI KERTANEGARA DALAM MEWUJUDKAN DESA TANGGUH BENCANA (STUDI PADA DESA LOA IPUH DAN DESA PURWAJAWA KABUPATEN KUTAI KERTANEGARA)

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-34
Author(s):  
Arwanto Harimas Ginting ◽  
Tri Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
And Training ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The purpose of this research is to find out the strategy of BPBD Kutai Kertanegara Regency in disaster mitigation efforts to support an independent society so that later the performance program can be sustainable. In addition, it is also to determine the level of community participation in disaster mitigation efforts, whether the community can participate optimally with the existence of Destana. The method used is descriptive qualitative case study, where the researcher uses two data sources, namely primary and secondary. Primary data is obtained directly from the field while secondary data is not obtained directly in the field, through observation and documentation. The results of this study are that there are several strategies of BPBD Kutai Kertanegara Regency in maximizing community participation, including socialization and training carried out in stages, Destana development involving the community. In addition, community participation is high even though it is hindered by community professions. Community involvement in these areas cannot be separated from people's awareness of their disaster-prone areas so that awareness has opened their minds to participate and participate in disaster resilient village programs. Keywords: Strategy, Empowerment and Resilient Village Disaster

scholarly journals Influence of Community Participation on Projects Implementation in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: A Case of Road Construction Projects in Garissa County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (V) ◽  
pp. 12-27
Author(s):  
Hassan Ibrahim Hussein ◽  
Johnbosco Kisimbii
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Arid Regions ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Conflicts Resolution ◽  
Semi Arid

The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of community participation on projects implementation in arid and semi-arid regions; a case of road construction projects in Garissa County, Kenya. This is due to the fact that numerous roads development projects are either failed or stalling due to poor community participation. The objectives of the study included examining the extent to which community decision making, community human resources mobilization, community involvement in conflicts resolution, and communal projects resources providence influences the implementation of roads construction projects in arid and semi-arid Kenya. The study tested both the null and alternative hypotheses. This study was guided by two theories i.e the Community Development Theory and the Logical Framework Model. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The total target population was 3242 respondents. The sample size was 369 respondents as guided by the Krejcie and Morgan table of 1970. The instrument of data collection was a questionnaire. Pilot testing of the research instruments was conducted using contractors from the Marsabit County, since it had a similar setting. This study used content validity whereby the questionnaire was subjected to the university supervisor, three university lecturers and two students who had defended their masters theses effectively and graduated in the same course. After data was collected, the responses to the close-ended items in the data collection instrument were assigned codes and labels. Frequency counts of the responses were then obtained, to generate descriptive information about the respondents that participated in the study and to illustrate the general trend of findings on the various variables that were under investigation (as facilitated by the use of SPSS version 24.0). This involved the use of percentages and frequency tables because, according to Mugenda and Mugenda (2003), they help to summarize large quantities of data whilst making the report reader friendly. The Chi-square was used to test the hypothesis. Results indicate that majority of the respondents (90%) supported the idea that participation in roads construction decision making influences the implementation of roads projects in Garissa County. Equally, majority of the respondents (76%) supported the idea that participation by the community in human resources mobilization influences the implementation of roads projects significantly in Garissa County. In relation to the argument that community participation in conflicts resolution influences the implementation of roads projects, majority of the respondents supported the idea that community involvement in solving conflicts influences the implementation of the roads construction projects in the locality. Finally, majority of the respondents strongly supported the idea that the community plays a role in providing communal project resources like land and other raw materials (sand and stones).

scholarly journals The Appropriateness of the Lawyer as Advocate in Contemporary Aboriginal Justice Initiatives

1995 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry Chartrand
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Prison System ◽  
Aboriginal Communities ◽  
Legislative Reform ◽  
Sentencing Decisions ◽  
Aboriginal Offenders

This article discusses circle sentencing as a means of addressing the high proportion of aboriginal offenders in the prison system and allowing aboriginal communities greater participation in sentencing decisions. The difficulties of continuing the lawyer's role as advocate, a primary duty of lawyers in this process, is also explored. Ultimately, it is the clients decision whether to allow community participation in sentencing. The article queries whether by allowing community involvement in decision-making, the lawyer is disregarding a commitment to act in the client's interests. For circle sentencing to be effective, not only must the lawyer relinquish the role of advocate, but equally importantly, the client must accept this non-adversarial role. Similarly, the function of the judge must change from passive neutrality to mediation. Until there is legislative reform, the extent to which aboriginal communities may be involved in the sentencing process rests within the judge's discretion.

scholarly journals Village Fund Management: Pattern of Community Participation for Village Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fadhal ◽  
Zulkifli Lubis ◽  
Zulkifli Zulkifli ◽  
Rizabuana Ismail ◽  
Henry Sitorus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Fund Management ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Village Community

This study has aim to describe the pattern of community participation in the management of village fund (VF) for the development in Tangah village, Susoh District, Southwest Aceh regency. This research was conducted through qualitative approach as the research design. The location of the research is in Tangah village, Susoh district, Southwest Aceh regency, Aceh, Indonesia. The data were divided into primary and secondary data. In collecting primary data, observation and interview techniques were used. The research informants include government officials of Tangah village, community leaders, and community memebrs of Tangah village. Documentation study as secondary data were collected from various documentations. From the analysis, it can be concluded that In the implementation of VF in Tangah village, it turns out that the process has followed the stages that were adopted from Law No. 6 of 2014 on Villages. The support and participation of various parties in there illustrates the presence of community involvement in various activities and programs of community empowerment and village economic development, although the significance is still not optimal.

STRATEGI MAKSIMALISASI ANGGARAN BELANJA PADA BALAI PENELITIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DAN KEHUTANAN MANOKWARI

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Hasan ◽  
Dedi Budiman Hakim ◽  
Irdika Mansur
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
The Third ◽  
Swot Matrix ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Using Data

This study aims to analyze causes of the low uptake of the budget and formulate a strategy of maximizing the absorption of expenditure on Balai Penelitian dan Pengembangan Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Manokwari. Respondents involved are 20 people that consist of: treasury officials and holder output of activity. The data used were secondary data in the form of reports on budget realization (LRA) quarter I, II, III and IV of the fiscal year 2011 to 2015, and the primary data were in the form of interviews with the help of a questionnaire. While the analysis of the data used was descriptive analysis using data tabulation, and the analysis of the three stages strategy of the decision making used IFE and EFE matrix, SWOT matrix and QSPM matrix.The results showed that there are 19 factors causing low of budget absorption until the end of the third quarter, and there were 10 drafts of policy as a strategy for maximizing the absorption of the budget on Balai Penelitian dan Pengembangan Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Manokwari.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penyebab rendahnya penyerapan anggaran belanja dan merumuskan strategi maksimalisasi penyerapan anggaran belanja pada Balai Penelitian dan Pengembangan Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Manokwari. Responden yang terlibat adalah 20 orang yaitu pejabat perbendaharaan dan pemegang output kegiatan. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder berupa laporan realisasi anggaran (LRA) triwulan I, II, III dan IV tahun anggaran 2011 sampai 2015, dan data primer berupa wawancara dengan bantuan kuesioner. Sedangkan analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif menggunakan analisis tabulasi, dan analisis analisis strategi tiga tahap pengambilan keputusan menggunakan matriks IFE dan EFE, matriks SWOT dan matriks QSPM. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 19 faktor penyebab rendahnya penyerapan anggaran belanja sampai akhir triwulan III, dan terdapat 10 rancangan kebijakan sebagai strategi maksimalisasi penyerapan anggaran belanja di Balai Penelitian dan Pengembangan Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Manokwari.

KAJIAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR DALAM PROSES PEMBANGUNAN DESA DI ERA OTONOMI DAERAH DI KECAMATAN SINONSAYANG

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2A) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Mareine Warouw ◽  
Ricky Leonardus Rengkung ◽  
Paulus Adrian Pangemanan
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Average Amount ◽  
District Office ◽  
Regional Autonomy ◽  
Administrative Services ◽  
Energy Assistance

The purposes of this research are: 1) describes the process of rural development in Sub Sinonsayang; 2) examine the factors in the development process of regional autonomy era village in the district of South Minahasa regency Sinonsayang. The method used in a descriptive study using a quantitative approach, among others, using a Likert scale, ie research which is then processed and analyzed to be concluded, using primary and secondary data. Primary data is data obtained directly in the field through direct interviews with respondents. Secondary data were obtained from the District Office and the Central Bureau of Statistics Sinonsayang South Minahasa District. The results showed that: first, the process of rural development in Sub Sinonsayang starting from the planning, implementation and maintenance of development. while the second: 1) factor of natural resources which consists of land owned by the community, the results and the types of commodity crops, and the number of livestock and meat production of commodity fish catches with the overall average amount is 2.59 and included in the category "large enough"; 2) human resources consisting of level of education completed and ability or skill that people have shown an average of 2.72, and these results are categorized as "good enough"; 3) economy consists of taxes and incomes gained an average of 3.5, and are categorized as "good"; 4) public services which consist of services in the realization of development, the service performance of the apparatus, the timeliness of administrative services, facilities and infrastructure availability services overall average of 3.9, including the category of "good"; 5) community participation that includes community involvement in rural development through meeting attendance, willingness to provide energy assistance, money, materials, and maintenance and keep construction with an average of 4.7, and are categorized as "very good".

scholarly journals What Explains Gender Gaps in Household Food Security? Evidence from Maize Farm Households in Southern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Girma Gezimu Gebre ◽  
Hiroshi Isoda ◽  
Yuichiro Amekawa ◽  
Dil Bahadur Rahut ◽  
Hisako Nomura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Gender Gaps ◽  
Joint Decision ◽  
Household Food

AbstractUsing primary data collected from 560 farm households in Dawuro zone, southern Ethiopia, this study analyzes the gender gaps in food security among male, female, and joint decision-making farm households. It examines the factors inducing gender gaps among the households of those three categories. The results show that female decision-making households have a lower probability of ensuring food-security and a higher probability of being transitionally and chronically food-insecure. Joint decision-making households showed a higher probability of falling into the chronically food-insecure category. The decomposition results show significant gender gaps between male and female decision-making households in terms of food-secure, transitory food-insecure, and chronically food-insecure categories. Overall, both the endowment and return effects account for the gaps; however, the magnitude of the effect from the return is higher than from the endowment on significant gaps in the food-secure, transitory, and chronically food-insecure categories. Hence, there is a need for policies that not only ensure equal levels of productive resources but also help households build their capacity in order to improve both transitory and chronically food insecure situations.

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