Decentralization Policy and Sustainable Development in Muhanga, Rwanda

ncr This study established the relationship between decentralization policy and sustainable development in Muhanga district. Specifically, the study sought to determine (I) profile of the respondents, (ii) extent of decentralization policy, (iii) level of sustainable development, (iv) whether there was a significant relationship between decentralization and sustainable development. A descriptive correlation and descriptive comparative were used in the study; data were collected from 346 respondents using research devised questionnaIre as the key data collection instruments. The study population comprised of 2425 people of Muhanga District; A sample of 346 respondents was chosen usIng simple random sampling method. Questionnaires were used in collecting both primary and secondary data. The collected data was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. It was in form of descriptive research design. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical package for social science software (SPSS). Data were analyzed at univariate level using frequency counts, mean, and Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient and regression analysis at bi-variate level. The findings revealed that there was a good extent of decentralization policy in Muhanga district, that the level of sustainable development In Muhanga district was good, that decentralization In Muhanga district was signlficantiy correlated with sustainable development, rejecting the null hypothesis. It recommends that Decentralization policy should be well articulated to reflect the financial and human capacities, training and regular monitoring and evaluation of the decentralization implementation activities. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PreNm~nary Pages

Declaration A

Declaration B ii

Approval sheet

Dedication iv

Acknowledgements v

Table of contents vi

List of tables Viii

List of abbreviations ix

Abstract x

Chapter Page

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

State ment of the Problem 2

Purpose of the Study 3

Research Objectives 3

Research Questions 4

Hypothesis 4

Scope 4

Significance of the Study 4

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 5

Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 6

Introduction 6

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 6

Theoretical Perspectives 7

Related Studies 22

Three METHODOLOGY 23

Research Design 23

Research Population 23

Sample Size 24

Sampling Procedure 24

Research instrument 25

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 25

Data Gathering Procedures 26

Data Analysis 27

Ethical Considerations 27

Limitations of the Study 28

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA 29

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 41

Findings 41

Conclusions 43

Recommendations 43

References 45

Appendices 46

Appendix I - Introduction letter

Appendix II - Authority letter

Appendix III- Transmittal Letter

Appendix V- Face sheet

Appendix VI - Research Instrument

ResearcherTs Curriculum Vitae