Performance of the Constituency Development Catalyst Fund in Kishapu Constituency in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
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2016
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Rural Planning Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted in Kishapu district in the year 2015 to assess the
performance of development catalyst funds. Specifically the study intended to
identify Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDTF) projects and to
examine the performance of the CDCF projects. The study sampled 116
respondents and used questionnaire, focused group discussion and interview
schedule to collect data. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential
statistics using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) and STATA. Results
showed that, a number of projects were funded by CDCF. In general, the study
found good performance of Constituency development catalyst Funds. The study,
therefore recommended that local community should be involved in identification
of the projects and also funds should be focused on few and big projects that
bring tangible impact in reducing poverty.
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Catalyst, Development Fund