Investigating factors influencing sustainability of community based projects in Gobabis, Namibia
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Date
2022
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The sustainability of community-based projects is important for economic development and
improvement of the welfare of the locals. Constituencies, however, have been accused of
ignoring the community’s needs. The study investigated the factors influencing sustainability of
community-based projects in Gobabis Constituency, Namibia. It specifically sought to; establish
the types of community-based projects (CBP) available in Gobabis Constituency, Namibia;
establish how community participation affects sustainability of community-based projects in
Gobabis Constituency, Namibia; assess the influence funding had on the sustainability of
community-based projects in Gobabis Constituency, Namibia; establish the role of project
implementers on the sustainability of community-based projects in Gobabis Constituency,
Namibia and suggest best practice strategies that can impact sustainability of community-based
projects in Gobabis Constituency, Namibia. The study used sequential exploratory design. A
mixed research approach was also used to allow for the integration of both methods’ strengths.
The population of this study was 250 community-based project’s beneficiaries, staff members at
Gobabis Constituency office as well as Omaheke Regional Council. Questionnaires and
interview guide were used to collect data. Quantitative data collected were presented in the form
of charts, graphs and tables and analyzed through content analysis. Qualitative data was analyzed
through thematic analysis. The results for both quantitative and qualitative study found that; most
respondents were aware of what community-based projects are, and most officials had
experience working with community projects. Respondents also agreed to the fact that
community-based projects have some advantages to them. The study concludes that community based projects are important as they improve the living standards of people in that community.
Based on the findings, the following recommendations were given: there is a need to involve
beneficiaries from the beginning of the projects and there is great need to empower the project
members, to develop policies and implement them as well as enact the monitoring and evaluation
mechanisms to reverse the need of unsustainability
Description
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master in business administration: Management strategy
Keywords
Community, Development, Community development, Community-based projects, Livelihood, Sustainability, Gobabis constituency