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ABSTRACT
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Contents
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION 15
Background 15
CHAPTER II. LITERATURE REVIEW 21
Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDCF) 21
Accountability in CDCF Implementation 23
Participation in CDCF Planning 25
Equity in Access to CDCF 28
Effectiveness of CDCF projects 29
CHAPTER III. RESEARCH METHODS 33
Study Area 34
Collecting Data 34
Data Analysis 38
Validity and Reliability of Instruments 38
Ethical Considerations 39
CHAPTER IV. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 40
Demographic Information of Respondents 40
Factors Affecting CDCF Implementation 45
Perceptions of Community Members towards CDCF Projects 46
Sustainability and Effectiveness of CDCF on Projects Implementation 49
The challenges facing the CDCF in achieving its goals 53
Monitoring and Evaluation on Effectiveness of CDCF Projects 53
Influence of Accountability on Effectiveness of Projects 55
Allocation of Funds 56
Timely Preparation and Accuracy of Financial Reports 60
CHAPTER V. CONCLUSION 61
Summary 61
Conclusion 62
Recommendations 63
REFERENCES 65
APPENDICES 70
요약 73
Table 1. Summary composition of respondents' sample 36
Table 2. Distribution sample of respondents by Gender, Age, Education and... 41
Table 3. Perception and participation of the Community towards CDCF 46
Table 4. Response on Availability of CDCF projects in the Areas 51
Table 5. Sustainability of CDCF Projects 52
Table 6. Supervision of the projects 54
Table 7. Accountability of Leaders 56
Table 8. Allocation of Funds 59
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework for Variables of CDCF Effectiveness 33
Figure 2. Levels of Education of Respondent 44
Figure 3. Source of Income (Occupation) for Respondents 45
Figure 4. Supervision of CDCF Projects in Mkuranga 55
Figure 5. CDCF Yearly Budget 57
Figure 6. Yearly Budget for Mkuranga 58
Figure 7. CDCF Projects allocation in Mkuranga 59