Social Capital, Community Participation and Sustainability of Development Projects in Selected Districts in Busoga Region.
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2024
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The study examined the relationship between social capital, community participation and sustainability of development projects. The study was a cross-sectional research design along with a quantitative research approach. The population of this study comprised 230 development projects. A sample of 144 projects were selected and only 90 projects responded. The study used SPSS v. 25 to analyze data. Results were presented using frequency tables, correlation and regression analyses. This study revealed a positive relationship between social capital and sustainability. The study found a positive relationship between community participation and sustainability. The study found that social capital and community participation predicted sustainability of development projects. Moreover, it revealed that community participation was a better predictor of sustainability. This study recommends that there is need to develop an efficient social capital mix to support development projects attain their economic, social and environmental sustainability. For instance, there is need for a training program conducted directly to strengthen relational capital, structural capital and cognitive capital among project members in improving sustainability. Furthermore, there is need for development projects to continuously allow communities to participate in their projects. For example, community participation allows communities to own up the projects which would enhance their sustainability.
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A Dissertation Submitted to Makerere University Business School (Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research) in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of Degree of Master of Business Administration of Makerere University. (PLAN A).
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Yusuf, K (2024) Social Capital, Community Participation and Sustainability of Development Projects in Selected Districts in Busoga Region. Unpublished Masters Dissertation Makerere University Business School. Kampala, Uganda.