Community Participation and Sustainability of Education Projects in Hargiesa Districts, Somaliland

ABSTRACT 

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between community participation and sustainability of projects among education projects in Hargeisa districts, Somaliland. The specific objectives of this study was set to achieve were:, 1- To find out the level of community participation among education projects in Hargeisa districts, 2- To discover the level of Sustainability among education projects in Hargeisa districts, 3- To ascertain if there is a significant difference between the level of community participation among education projects in Hargeisa districts according to gender, and 4- To establish if there is a significant relationship between the level of community participation and the level of sustainability among education projects in Hargeisa districts. The target population of the study were 250 and thus involved 154 of sample size which were purposively selected respondents around the five districts in Hargeisa. Collected data was analysed using SPSS, tools included (Frequency, Percentage, means, Student's independent t-tests, Pearson's Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC) and Regression analysis). Result revealed that (60%) are men while women were (40%) Majority (57%) of the population in Hargeisa districts are graduates, while 11 % have certificates, other 22% have Masters Degree. The level of community participation particularly Passive Participation (Consultations and Information Sharing) were ranked high (Average mean = 3.02) while the result indicated that Active Participation in terms of (Involvement, Empowerment and Partnership) were rated high (Overall mean = 2. 73). The level of sustainability among education projects in Hargeisa districts in terms of (Outcome sustainability, Process sustainability and Resource sustainability) were satisfactory (Overall mean = 2.85).The level of community participation is positively and significantly correlated with sustainability of education projects in Hargeisa districts (r-value = 0.663; sig = 0.000). Outcome sustainability (r-value = 0.579; sig = 0.000); Process Sustainability (r-value = 0.652; sig = 0.000); Resource sustainability (r-value = 0.714; sig = 0.000). Raise in community participation will positively improve sustainability of education projects in Hargeisa districts, Somaliland. Regression analysis result indicated that community participation significantly influences the sustainability of education projects in Hargeisa districts (f = 126.014; sig = 0.000); i.e. community participation affects sustainability of education projects in Hargeisa districts 69% (Adjusted r 2 =0.685).The study concluded that community participation among education projects in Hargeisa districts, Somaliland positively promotes the sustainability of these projects. Finally, it recommended that Community participation requires that the values and interests of the community should be the guidelines for development processes. Communities should be given an opportunity to identify and define their needs since they are better informed about their local situations. Their participation would allow development that is appreciated by themselves as beneficiaries and in turn would encourage sustainability.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preliminaries

Chapter

One

Two

Declaration A

Declaration B

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Abstract

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the study

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Research Objectives

Research Questions

Hypothesis .

Scope

Significance of the Study

Operational Definitions of Key Terms

LITERATURE REVIEW

Introduction

Concepts, Opinions, Ideas From Authors/ Experts

Participation

Community Participation

Passive Participation

Consultation

Information Sharing

Active Participation

Involvement 12

Empowerment 12

Partnership 13

Sustainability 13

Project Sustainability 14

Process Sustainability 14

Outcome Sqstainability 14

Resource Susti(linability 15

Participation and Education Projects Sustainability 15

Theoretical Perspectives 15

Related Studies 17

Three METHODOLOGY 19

Research Design 19

Research Population 19

Sample Size 20

Sampling Procedure 21

Research In'strument 21

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 22

Data Gathering Procedures 23

Data Analysis 24

Ethical Considerations 25

Limitations of the Study 25

Four PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND

ANALYSIS OF DATA 27

Profile of Respondents 27

Level of Community Participation among Education projects 29

Level of Passive Participation among Education projects 30

Level of Active Participation among Education projects 31

Level of Sustainability among Education projects 32 

Difference between the Levels of Community Participation

and among Education projects in terms of gender

Relationship between the Levels of Community Participation

and Level of Sustainability among Education projects

Regression analysis for Level of community participation and

the level of sustainability of Education projects

Five DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

References

Appendices

Discussions

Conclusions

Recommendations

Suggestions for Further Research

Appendix IA -Transmittal Letter from CHDR

Appendix IB - Transmittal Letter for the respondents

Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee

Appendix III A - Informed Consent

Appendix III B - Informed Consent

Appendix IV A: Profile Of Respondents

Appendix IV B: Community Participation Questionnaire

Appendix IV C: Sustainability of Projects Questionnaire

Appendix VII - Time Frame

Researcher's Curriculum Vitae