| dc.description.abstract | The various factors responsible for the success or failure of the implementation of a project are not well articulated, and may vary from one project to another. This study aims at establishing the factors responsible for the failure of the implementation of community based projects, with specific reference to Godey Irrigation Scheme. The study adopted descriptive survey design since descriptive research supports the development of precise measurements and reporting of characteristics of some population of phenomena (Neuman, 2003).
The study was based at Raya Division in the outskirts of Garissa town. The project studied has been in existence since the early 2006. It has had several ups and downs, which can be used as a basis for determining reasons for project failure. A total of 170 respondents were targeted, including the farmers, their current leaders, former leaders, donors and non-governmental organizations that have interacted with Godey Irrigation Scheme. A total sample of 100 respondents was selected from the target population using stratified and systematic random sampling techniques, as well as sampling by availability method. Focused group discussion (FGD) guide, interview schedules, questionnaires and an observation schedule were developed and used to collect data.
The instruments were validated through discussion with the researcher's supervisors and other lecturers. Split-half method together with the Spearman Brown Prophecy Formula was applied to calculate and determine the reliability of the instruments (Gay, 1992). Data from the study was analyzed by arranging and grouping them according to specific research objectives and tabulating them in a frequency distribution table. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse quantitative data while qualitative data was analysed by thematic discussion of themes arising. Excel computer program was used to generate graphs and diagrams for presentation of the analysed data.
The study found that Godey Irrigation Scheme has had well defined objectives since its inception, but the implementation of the project has been fluctuating with time and leadership. It also found that the main influence of effective implementation of project activities have been group leadership dynamics, members' perception of the importance of the project as well as external stakeholders. The study therefore recommends that members of community based projects should always endeavour to perform project activities personally so as to ensure smooth running of project activities. Further, such members should always rope in external stakeholders as they are of major significances to project implementation. | en_US |
