| dc.description.abstract | This study presents findings on the public participation and sustainability of water sources
in Kigumba Sub County, Kiryandongo District in Uganda. It was premised on the
following objectives; to assess the relationship between Public participation in project
planning and sustainability of water Sources in Kigumba Sub County, Kiryandongo
District, to examine the relationship between Public participation in project implementation
and sustainability of Water Sources in Kigumba Sub County, Kiryandongo District. And to
assess the relationship between Public participation in project Monitoring and sustainability
of water Sources in Kigumba Sub County, Kiryandongo District. The study employed both
quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data. In total, a sample of 94 respondents
participated in the study. Data collection methods used were questionnaires, interviews and
documentary review. Quantitative data coded and entered into SPSS and analysed using
Pearson correlation coefficient Qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis
basing on the research objectives. The study findings revealed that there is a significant
positive relationship between public participation in planning and sustainability,
participation in implementation and sustainability, and a positive significant relationship
between participation in project monitoring and sustainability of water sources. The study
recommends that public members should be involved in drafting work plans to follow
while carrying out water sources’ activities. This will promote community involvement and
participation which will enhance ownership and sustainability of water projects. The study
further recommends that the project team should be accountable to public members on
project activities. In addition, the study recommends that public members participate in
local budget monitoring for water sources to ensure that financial resources are put to
proper and intended use. | en_US |
