Perceived Factors Influencing Project Implementation in Arid and Semi-arid Areas in Uganda: a Case of Integrated Water Management and Development in Arua District, Uganda
Abstract
Existing records indicate that the Integrated Water Management and Development (IWMD)
Project of Uganda continues to face a number of challenges that hamper its efforts to deliver on
its mandate. This study investigated perceived factors influencing project implementation in arid
and semi-arid areas in Uganda: a case of integrated water management and development in Arua
District. Specific objectives included influence of availability of resources, community
involvement, support structure, and the influence of political environment on project
implementation in integrated water management and development in Arua District. Survey
research design was used where the target population included project management committee
members, NGOs and CBOs management staff working in the area, and government ministry
officials. Stratified technique was applied to determine a sample size of 127. Primary data was
collected using a structured questionnaire which allowed collection of both quantitative and
qualitative data. The mean and standard deviation were used to measure statistical data using
SPSS version 23.0 and Excel worksheets. The findings were documented using tables and charts.
Thematic technique was used to process qualitative data based on the research objectives and
presented using narratives. The study findings showed that availability of resources means a lot
when it comes to effective execution of integrated water projects. Lack of sufficient resources
often leads to lagging behind of completion of projects, poor quality of the projects, and varying
of projects scope. Also, community involvement, support structure, and political environment
influenced implementation of integrated water projects. Public involvement and strong support
infrastructure as well as stable political environment ensured smooth running of the water
projects by providing the right forum for effective execution of the projects. The study
recommended the need for all key stakeholders in management of integrated water resources in
Arua district to put in concerted efforts to create a favourable environment for effective
implementation of the projects. This included resource mobilization, enhanced community
participation, strong support structures, and the right political environment to allow peaceful
management as well as execution of integrated water programs in Arua district in Uganda.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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