An Assessment on Role of Community Participation in Rural Water Supply Project: The case of Debati Woreda, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State

Endashaw, Mezegibe (2011) An Assessment on Role of Community Participation in Rural Water Supply Project: The case of Debati Woreda, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

This study was aimed at examining the role of community participation on rural water supply project. Two Kebeles of Debatie Woreda- Aman Amba and Yamp, in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State were used as study sites. Data collection techniques include interviews, structured questionnaire and focus group discussion. Hundred households were selected on voluntary basis and completed the structured questionnaire. Twenty-one focus group discussants and three key informants were also involved to generate primary data. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyze data. The finding indicated that the participation of the community in water supply project in both study sites was generally low. Implementing agencies mobilize the community mainly at the construction/implementation stage. Because of this, community’s participation at the implementation or construction phase is more active as compared to other stages of the water supply project. Institutional supports like capacity building, provision of spare parts, and follow up, impact assessment are limited and these results in poor management of the water supply scheme. Finally, recommendations were given to improve the participation of the community in rural water supply project. Creating better awareness among the community about the needs of community participation on water supply project; mobilizing the community starting from the project planning stage to monitoring and evaluation of the scheme; setting criteria for the selection of trainees and providing adequate training for WC member and users to carry out the operation and maintenance of water systems, and making use of trained water attendants. All these are areas, which needs improvement on the side of implementing agency. Diversified analysis based on the different stakeholders should be central to any rural water planning. Both implementing agency and the community have to involve in identifying factors that prevent communities from participation. Opposition regarding implementation of the project requiring capital cost and other contributions from the communities is emerging. It is crucial to know whether this has any positive or negative implications on future outcomes.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Tim Khabala
Date Deposited:	08 Aug 2018 07:14
Last Modified:	08 Aug 2018 07:14
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/8410

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