Management Skills and Sustainability of Community Based Income Generating Projects in Ngai Sub-County, Northern Uganda

ABSTRACT 

This study investigated Management Skills and Sustainability of Community Income Generating Projects in Ngai Sub-County, Northern Uganda. The study was based on the following objectives: to identify the demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of: gender, age, educational level, and work experience; to determine the level of management skills among community based organizations in Ngai Sub County, Qyam district; to examine the level of sustainability among various community income generating projects; to determine if there is any significant difference in the level of management skills and the level of sustainability among different community income generating projects; to establish whether there is any significant relationship between management skills and sustainability of community based income generating projects in Ngai sub county, Oyam District. The study employed descriptive survey design. Data was collected in a period of one month in 2012 using devised questionnaires and review of secondary data techniques. Data was analyzed using frequency counts for the profile of the respondents; mean for the level of management skills and the level of sustainability of community based income generating projects. T-test was used to determine if there was a significant difference between the variables under study and Coefficient of correlation; and regression analysis were used to establish whether there was a significant relation between the variables under study. The findings revealed that the male respondents were dominant. Respondents within the age group of 20- 39 years were also dominant. Majority of the respondents had certificate qualifications with work experience of 1-2 years. The finding also revealed that the level of management skills was moderate whereas the level of sustainability of community based income generating projects was reported to be very low. There was a significant difference between the level of management skills and the level of sustainability of community based income generating projects. It however revealed that there was a significant relationship between the level of management skills and the level of sustainability. The study recommended that gender balance be incorporated to ensure sustainability of these projects and that the management team be trained on project management skills. It was also recommended that the communities be involved in the projects right from the stage of initiation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARIES PAGE

DECLARATION A ii

DECLARATION B iii

APPROVAL SHEET iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v

ABSTRACT Vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS Vii

CHAPTER

ONE THE PROBLEM ANDITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 4

Purpose of the Study 5

Research Objectives 6

Research Questions 7

Null Hypotheses 7

Scope of the Study 8

Significance of the Study 8

Operational Definitions of key Terms 9

TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 10

Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from Authors/Experts 10

Theoretical Perspective 17

Related Studies 18

THREE METHODOLOGY 20

Research Design 20

Research Population 20

Sample Size 21

Sample Procedures 21

Research Instruments 22

Validity and Reliability ofInstrument 22

Data Gathering Procedures 23

Data Analysis 24

Ethical Considerations 26

Limitations of the Study 26

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND 27

INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents 27

Level of Management Skills 30

Level of Sustainability of Community Based 38

Projects 

Difference Between the Level of Management 43

Skill and the Level of Sustainability of Community Income Generating Projects 

Relationship Between the Level of Management 44

Skill and the Level of Sustainability of Community Income Generating Projects

Five SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND 46

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary 46

Conclusion 48

Recommendations 48

REFERENCES 50

APPENDICES

APPENDIX I A Transmittal Letter 54

APPENDIX I B Transmittal Letter For Respondents 55

APPENDIX II Clearance From Ethics Committee 56

APPENDIX III Informed Consent 57

APPENDIX IVA Face Sheet: Demographic Characteristics Of The 58

Respondents

APPENDIX IVB Questionnaire to Determine the Level of 59

Management Skill and Sustainability

APPENDIX VI Sample Size Computation 63

APPENDIX VII Reliability/Validity 64

APPENDIX VIII Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 65