Challenges influencing Project Management Committees (PMC) in the implementation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) sponsored projects: the case of Bahari Constituency, Kilifi District
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Date
2002Author
Mwamachi, Samson M
Type
ThesisLanguage
enMetadata
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Rural development funding in Kenya continued to take different strategies since
independence while fighting poverty, diseases and ignorance as prioritized using
Constituency Development Fund (CDF) among other kits. The research
investigated the challenges influencing the project management committee in
implementing CDF funded projects in Bahari constituency. Three specific
objectives to guide the study were: to identify the challenges influencing the
project management committees in implementing the CDF projects, to establish
the impact of these challenges to the successful implementation of the community
project and to establish how these challenges can be overcome.
A descriptive survey research design was used to collect primary data in addition
to the secondary data. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered to target
population where 19 PMCs participated. Their selection was as follows, firstly
stratified according to administrative divisions and then to sectors giving a total of
4 PMCs in Education, 6 PMCs in water, 4 PMCs in health and 5 PMC in other
projects. Key informants were visited and interviewed. The data collected was
analyzed both numerically and descriptively.
Statistical package for social science (SPSS) ..•. was used, while on the other hand
the descriptive analysis of the data collected was mainly put in a narrative form
but greatly making use of the values where applicable. The results of the study
agreed with other similar studies done previously. The PMCs faced challenges in
leadership abilities; education levels were wanting; lack of adequate technical . support; issues associated with CDF funds and administration, political
interference and sitting of projects.
The study recommends that, capacities of the PMC members be improved so that
they are equip~ed adequately to face the challenges while implementing the
projects. The structures of the CDF be proactive and address the needs of the
community efficiently and effectively by putting in place the manpower desired.
Sponsorhip
The University of NairobiPublisher
Institute of anthropology, gender and African studies
Subject
Challenges influencing project management Committees (PMC)Constituency development fund (CDF)
Bahari onstituency