Project Management Strategies and Sustainability of Community Based Health Projects in Mandera County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Abdirahman Mohamed Salat ◽  
Rosemary James
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Resource Mobilization ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Use Of Resources

Mandera County,Kenya has shown a lot of commitment in the health sector. However, in spite of the efforts by the County to undertake health projects; there is a number of projects whose sustainability have been in jeopardy. There is myriad of challenges undermining the sustainability of the projects developed. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of project management strategies on sustainability of community based health projects in Mandera County, Kenya. The specific objectives were: to establish the effect of resource mobilization and utilization, community participation, capacity building, and leadership styles on sustainability of community based health projects in Mandera County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive design. The target population was 27 health projects within Mandera County,Kenya. The respondents were 81 respondents who included the community leaders, donors, the County health officials such as the executive committee and the chief officer for health. The study collected primary data through use of questionnaires. The collected data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings were that there was a strong correlation coefficient between sustainabilityqof community based health projects and resource mobilization and utilization, there exists a significant positive relationship between community participation and sustainability of community based health projects in Mandera County, Kenya there was a positive correlation coefficient between sustainability of community based healthq projects in Mandera County and capacity building and there was a positive correlation between leadership styles and sustainability of community based health projects in Mandera County,Kenya. The study concludes that community members have individual and collective resources such as time, money, materials and energy to contribute toward their individual and collective health goals, if a project does not have the resources it requires to implement a project plan it cannot be prosperous hence projects obtain these resources from both internal and external sources such as stakeholders or community contribution and project leaders need to have clarity of purpose and tasks; good organizational skills; ability to communicate tasks and expected results effectively. The study recommends that organizations need to seek for resources from like minded institutions and proper use of resources enhances sustainability of community based health projects and determining goals should be carried out together with the community since this enhances sustainability of community based health projects in the area and community responsibilities in the health projects determine their sustainability.

scholarly journals PPGIS applied to environmental communication and hazards for a community-based approach: a dualism in the Southern Italy "calanchi" landscape

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 490-506
Author(s):  
Francesca Romana Lugeri ◽  
◽  
Piero Farabollini ◽  
Francesco De Pascale ◽  
Nicola Lugeri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Environmental Communication ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Processes ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Innovative Management

<abstract> <p>The need of protection of the territory is a priority for the society, which is an integral part of it (unfortunately, this coincidence is often forgotten): the new environmental issues require the development of innovative management strategies and of appropriate knowledge and models. The balanced use of resources, essential for the survival and well-being of society, can be optimised through the promotion of the territory. The identification and the sustainable development of local resources can only be achieved by directing development policies towards a path of integration between ecological needs, protection of the landscape and socio-economic and cultural needs. The landscape, read as a result of the interaction between human and natural processes, is a rich heritage to safeguard, enhance and promote. The key requirement underlying each cultural and environmental enhancement project is the knowledge of the territory in its manifold aspects; knowledge that can be properly synthesised through cartographic representation: maps are tools to make data easily accessible and meaningful. In this contribution, after having carried out a review of the literature on GIS technologies and having provided some work examples, we analyse some proposals about the application of PPGIS on communication of environmental promotion initiatives; PPGIS, in fact, are effective in risk communication and information and in the consequent prevention of disasters. The mediated and participatory use of PPGIS technologies, furthermore, allows a community-based approach, fundamental for reducing the disaster risk.</p> </abstract>

scholarly journals Strengthening community and stakeholder participation in the implementation of integrated vector management for malaria control in western Kenya: a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter N. Ng’ang’a ◽  
Polycarp Aduogo ◽  
Clifford M. Mutero
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Integrated Vector Management ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Vector Management

Abstract Background Integrated vector management (IVM) is defined as a rational decision-making process for the optimal use of resources for vector control. The IVM approach is based on the premise that effective control of vectors and the diseases they transmit is not the sole preserve of the health sector. It requires the collaboration and participation of communities and other stakeholders in public and private sectors. Community participation is key to the success of IVM implementation at the local level. Case description The study was conducted in Nyabondo, a rural area of Kenya where malaria is endemic. The objective of the project was to promote adoption and sustainability of IVM and scale up IVM-related activities as well as increase community participation and partnership in malaria control through outreach, capacity-building and collaboration with other stakeholders in the area. Collaboration was pursued through forging partnership with various government departments and ministries, particularly the fisheries department, ministry of education, ministry of health, forestry department and the social services. In total, 33 community-based organizations working within the area were identified and their role documented. Through distribution of information, education and communication (IEC) materials alone, the project was able to reach 10,670 people using various social mobilization methods, such as convening of sensitization meetings—dubbed 'mosquito days'—mainly spearheaded by primary school pupils. A total of 23 local primary schools participated in creating awareness on malaria prevention and control during the project phase. The collaboration with other departments like fisheries led to stocking of more than 20 fishponds with a total of 18,000 fingerlings in the years 2017 and 2018. Fish ponds provided an opportunity for income generation to the community. In partnership with the county government health department, the project was able to re-train 40 CHVs on IVM and malaria case management in the area. Additionally, 40 fish farmers were re-trained on fish farming as part of income generating activity (IGA) while 10 CBOs made up of 509 members received both eucalyptus and Ocimum kilimandscharicum seedlings that were distributed to four CBOs composed of 152 members. Four primary schools made up of 113 health club members also received eucalyptus seedlings as part of IGA in addition to fish farming. In total, around 20,000 eucalyptus seedlings were distributed to the community as part of IGA initiatives. By the end of 2018, the project was able to reach 25,322 people in the community during its two-year advocacy and social mobilization initiatives. Conclusion Through advocacy and social mobilization, the IVM strategy improved inter-sectoral collaboration, enhanced capacity building and community participation. However, more IVM related activities are needed to effectively mobilize available resources and increase community participation in malaria control.

The state of multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Bangladesh

Facilities ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (9/10) ◽  
pp. 522-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nateque Mahmood ◽  
Subas Prasad Dhakal ◽  
Robyn Keast
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
The State ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
Management Issues

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the state of management practices of existing multi-purpose cyclone shelters (MPCS) facilities across the 16 coastal districts in the country, in the context of an identified need for 5,500 new MPCS facilities in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach – A “multi-capitals” framework – a conceptual model for appraising the state of MPCS facilities based on seven forms of capital resources – is adopted. Findings – MPCS facilities are not equitably distributed across the 16 coastal districts to cater to the needs of the highly vulnerable population. Nearly 9 per cent of the existing shelters are unusable in the event of cyclones. Once built, MPCS facilities have no maintenance funding and only around 19 per cent of shelters have a governance mechanism that enables community participation. A strong correlation (r = 0.65) was detected between the availability of maintenance funds and provision for community participation. Research limitations/implications – The potential of a multi-capitals framework to assess the management practices of existing MPCS facilities in a holistic way was limited by the secondary nature of data on the four forms of capital: built, cultural, financial and political. The significance of the other three forms of capital: human, natural and social and their implications in the context of MPCS facilities are discussed. Practical implications – If the existing and new MPCS facilities are to become a vital component of disaster management strategies, MPCS governance mechanisms are likely to be enhanced by embracing the principles of community-based facilities management. Originality/value – The paper introduces the utility of a multi-capitals framework to assess the existing management issues surrounding MPCS facilities and offers potential solutions in the context of developing countries. The value of the framework is in understanding the utility of an MPCS as more than just a facility.

CAPACITY BUILDING PENGURUS REHABILITASI BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DALAM PELAYANAN TERHADAP PENYANDANG DISABILITAS DI KELURAHAN BABAKAN CIPARAY KECAMATAN BABAKAN CIPARAY KOTA BANDUNG

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation ◽  
Building Community

Capacity Building adalah proses peningkatan kemampuan pengurus Rehabilitasi Berbasis Masyarakat (RBM) dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada penyandang disabilitas, sehingga penyandang disabilitas dapat mengakses pelayanan yang dibutuhkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji tentang Capacity Building Pengurus Rehabilitasi Berbasis Masyarakat dalam Pelayanan terhadap Penyandang Disabilitas di Kelurahan Babakan Ciparay Kecamatan Babakan Ciparay Kota Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan design action research. Sumber yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer dan sumber data sekunder. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, studi dokumentasi, dan Penilaian Kapasitas. Teknik pemeriksaan data yang digunakan yaitu uji kepercayaan, uji keteralihan, uji ketergantungan dan uji kepastian. Selanjutnya hasil penelitian ini di analisis menggunakan teknik analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa capacity building terhadap pengurus RBM Kelurahan Babakan Ciparay membawa perubahan dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada penyandang disabilitas. Capacity Building pengurus RBM tersebut berdampak pada pelayanan terhadap penyandang disabilitas menjadi lebih komprehensif dan berbasis metode serta teknik pekerjaan sosial.  Keywords: Capacity Building, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Persons With Disabilities

IPM—A Problem-based Learning Approach

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 509e-509
Author(s):  
Robert P. Rice
Keyword(s):  
Pest Control ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Pest Monitoring ◽  
Use Of Resources

The Cal Poly philosophy of “Learn and Understand by Doing” has been integrated with problem-based learning and the use of the latest technology to produce a class that closely simulates real-life pest control situations. Goals of the class, Disease and Pest Control Systems for Ornamental Plants, are to teach students pest monitoring, control and problem solving techniques, the use of resources including the internet and journals, and the use of the latest pest control equipment and application techniques. Students are shown pest situations and then work in groups to diagnose the problem, investigate management strategies, apply control measures, and monitor results. Weekly class presentations inform the class of the various projects and help to teach the class organization and presentation skills. Student evaluations and test performance have demonstrated that students achieve class objectives substantially better with the problem-based learning approach than with the previous lecture-based approach to the class.

scholarly journals CWDAT—An Open-Source Tool for the Visualization and Analysis of Community-Generated Water Quality Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Annie Gray ◽  
Colin Robertson ◽  
Rob Feick
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Quality Monitoring ◽  
Quality Monitoring ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Community Based

Citizen science initiatives span a wide range of topics, designs, and research needs. Despite this heterogeneity, there are several common barriers to the uptake and sustainability of citizen science projects and the information they generate. One key barrier often cited in the citizen science literature is data quality. Open-source tools for the analysis, visualization, and reporting of citizen science data hold promise for addressing the challenge of data quality, while providing other benefits such as technical capacity-building, increased user engagement, and reinforcing data sovereignty. We developed an operational citizen science tool called the Community Water Data Analysis Tool (CWDAT)—a R/Shiny-based web application designed for community-based water quality monitoring. Surveys and facilitated user-engagement were conducted among stakeholders during the development of CWDAT. Targeted recruitment was used to gather feedback on the initial CWDAT prototype’s interface, features, and potential to support capacity building in the context of community-based water quality monitoring. Fourteen of thirty-two invited individuals (response rate 44%) contributed feedback via a survey or through facilitated interaction with CWDAT, with eight individuals interacting directly with CWDAT. Overall, CWDAT was received favourably. Participants requested updates and modifications such as water quality thresholds and indices that reflected well-known barriers to citizen science initiatives related to data quality assurance and the generation of actionable information. Our findings support calls to engage end-users directly in citizen science tool design and highlight how design can contribute to users’ understanding of data quality. Enhanced citizen participation in water resource stewardship facilitated by tools such as CWDAT may provide greater community engagement and acceptance of water resource management and policy-making.

Exploring management strategies for community-based forests using multi-agent systems: A case study in Palawan, Philippines

2009 ◽  
Vol 90 (11) ◽  
pp. 3607-3615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo C. Campo ◽  
Guillermo A. Mendoza ◽  
Philippe Guizol ◽  
Teodoro R. Villanueva ◽  
François Bousquet
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Multi Agent
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