Abstract: This paper explored the influence of community participation on performance of development projects in Rwanda. A case study of Water Aid Rwanda Project (WARP) in Ruhuha sector in Bugesera District. Specifically, the objectives of this study were to find out the influence of involvement of community in information sharing and resource contribution on the performance of development projects in Ruhuha sector in Bugesera District. Descriptive survey design was chosen for the study using quantitative and qualitative approach. The study sampled 395 respondents taken as sample size. Data were collected by using of questionnaires and interview. The study used Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to analyse data. The findings from the study indicated that communities have not fully participated in project cycle especially in information sharing as agreed by 63.6%, and 76.4% were satisfied when contributing resources. The study established that community participation through information sharing and resource contribution. The study indicated the adjusted r2 value of 0.619 which indicates that the multiple linear regression model that could explain for approximately 62% iof the variations in performance of WARP project. The study reveals that some interventions need to be undertaken in order to achieve optimum community participation. The researcher suggested recommendations that the government to carry out a stakeholder mapping exercise in order to profile all stakeholders undertaking development initiatives.
Keywords: Community participation, performance, development project, information system, decision making, financial institutions, information sharing and resource contribution.
Title: INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON PERFORMANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN RWANDA. A CASE STUDY OF WATER AID RWANDA PROJECT (WARP) IN RUHUHA SECTOR IN BUGESERA DISTRICT
Author: Christian RUKUNDO, Dr. GACHIRI Wilson
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, October 2023 - March 2024
Page No: 327-341
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 21-February-2024
