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Challenges of Community Participation in Government-Funded School Projects in the Morogoro Region

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study exploresthechallenges encountered in communityparticipation in government-funded school projects in the Morogoro region. The study used a case study research design to determine the strategies from a total sample of 23 comprising 10 Headmasters, 01 Ward Councilor, 02 Ward Educational Officers,and 10 School Board Chairpersons. Semi-structured interviews wereused to collect data,which were then analyzedusing thematic analysis. The study found that ineffective governance, limited community capacity, and financial constraints hinder the sustainability of government-funded school projects in Morogoro. To address these challenges, capacity-building, improved transparency, and financial support mechanisms are recommended to enhance community participation and project management.

Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

DOI: 10.47505/ijrss.2025.3.2

Authors: Bonephace Gonjo, Paul Dominic Mushi, Kassimu A. Nihuka

Institution: Jordan University College

Language: English

Topic: African Education and Politics

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409618817

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