Factors Influencing Management Of Donor Funded Water Projects In Dar-Es-Salaam Region

ABSTRACT

This study aimed at examining factors influencing management of donor-funded

water projects in Dar es Salaam region. Specifically, the study focused on

determining the influence of project monitoring and evaluation capacity of

contractors and political influence on management of donor-funded water projects in

Dare es Salaam region respectively.

The study used a cross sectional research design and a sample of 49 respondents was

involved. Data collection methods included interview, questionnaire and

documentary review. Qualitative data were also collected and analyzed using content

analysis while quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Model.

The findings of the study shows that, frequency of tracking the project, feedback and

site meeting minutes, internal audit work and budget are important components in

project monitoring and evaluation which are as well important factor for

management of donor funded water projects. Moreover, the findings revealed that

financial resources, technical equipment and technology, technical skills/knowledge

and experience are important components in capacity of contractors that significantly

influence management of donor funded water projects. Furthermore, the findings of

the study indicated that, frequency of politician to approve project and participations

of local community in project activities are important political components that

influence management of donor funded water project. Thus this study concludes that

project monitoring and evaluation, capacity of contractors and political influence are

important factors to be considered for improved management of donor funded water

project in Dar es Salaam region.

Therefore, the study recommends that, the Ministry of Water in collaboration with

DAWASA should ensure that contractors have the required capacity to deliver

projects, due diligence should be exercised at procurement stage to verify

information and documents presented by the prospective contractors regarding their

financial capacity, proposed staffing in monitoring and evaluation, and prove of past

execution of similar projects in order to weed out incompetent contractors for

improved management of donor funded water projects in Dar-es-salaam.