| dc.description.abstract | The aim of the study was to establish the influence of sustainability in projects initiated by
women in Mulot Division Narok South District, Narok County. Project sustainability is a
major challenge in many developing countries. Large number of projects implemented at
high cost often tends to experience difficulties with sustainability. Women make up the
majority of the agricultural sector in Kenya. In the developing countries evidence suggest
that not only is their productivity constrained by a lack of appropriate skills and training
(Danida ,2004) but also they are particularly vulnerable to a range of changes including
economic and enviromnental changes( e.g. Aguilar,2009). Mulot division being one of the
rural areas in Kenya is not an exception. The problem has not been fully addressed. The
study was guided by the following objectives: To investigate the extent to which monitoring
and evaluation of projects initiated by women influence sustainability of projects in Mulot
Division of Narok South District Narok County; to determine how environment influence
sustainability of projects in Mulot Division Narok South District Narok County; to examine
how education influence sustainability of projects initiated by women in Mulot Division of
Narok South District Narok County; to explore how gender roles influence sustainability of
projects initiated by women in Mulot Division of Narok South District Narok County. The
influence of these factors on sustainability of projects was summarized by a conceptual
framework. The research adopted a descriptive survey design which seeks to uncover the,
nature of factors involved in a given situation, the degree in which it exist and the
relationship between them (Travers, 1969). The study targeted a total population of 18,142
and 1 DGSDO 1 CDA. A sample size of 1 DGSDO, 1 CDA and 375 women were used
during piloting. The study addressed content validity. Close ended and open ended
questionnaire which was presented on a likert scale was used to allow participants respond
with degree of agreement or disagreement. Data collected was presented in form frequency
tables and percentages for easier understanding and interpretation. Descriptive statistic were
used. Based on the findings of the study the researcher concluded that effective project
should be geared up to yield the indented results and last longer for continuity of services
monitoring and evaluation of projects should be strengthened and empowered as this works
as part of project coordination. Alternative sources of funding must be envisaged during the
planning and implementation of the programmes. Resources needs to be utilized properly
and that women needs to be creative, innovative and active in their projects activities and
participation. The research made the following recommendation; women need to be
empowered. They should have secure better living in terms of health, ~ood, security,
employment and education. They should collaborate with stake holders, Government, NGOs
and other well wishers to meet a common goal. The searcher also suggested for further
research to be carried out on to cover other counties in Kenya research on the effects of
globalization and emerging technology on the sustainability of women income generating
project, the influence of market liberalization on the sustainability of women income
generating projects in Kenya and the influence of education and convenient training,
implementation and post-implementation of projects. | en_US |
