Strategies of Community Based Projects on the Socio-Economic Growth of Ex-Combatants in Zaza and Sake Sectors, Ngoma District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT 

This study sought to explore the contribution of strategies of community based reintegration on the social economic growth of Ex-combatants was guided by four study objectives; (I) to determine the respondent’s profile in terms of gender, position, age, sector and education in Rwanda; (ii) to determine the extent of the contribution of Community Based Reintegration Projects on social economic growth of ex-combatant in Rwanda; (iii) to determine the level of socio-economic growth of ex-combatants in Rwanda; and (iv) to determine if there is a relationship between strategies of community Based reintegration Projects and socio-economic growth of ex-combatants in Ngoma district, Rwanda. The study employed descriptive correlation research design. Questionnaire was ‘used to collect data from 120 respondents out of a population of 175 staff. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages, means and standard deviation and PLCC. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents were male, and in the age brackets of 40 years and above; Ex-combatants and civilian had a percentage distribution of 50% participation just like Zaza and Sale sector participated equally, and lastly, respondents with primary level of education dominated the study. Findings further revealed that the contribution of CBR project was very high; and the level of social economic growth of Ex-combatants was also high. Lastly the study showed that there is positive and significant relationship between the study variables. Basing on the findings the researcher made the following recommendations: District authorities and partners should jointly follow up and be involved in project planning and decision making, Infrastructural development should be given pribrity’. when deciding on which projects to initiate. In order to create a spirit of ownership,. the communities participate in these projects.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

Declaration A

Declaration B ii

Approval sheet iii

Dedication iv

List of tables ix

List of Acronyms X

Abstract xi

Acknowledgement v

ONE: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the study 1

Problem statement 3

Purpose of the study 3

Research objectives 3

Research questions 4

Hypothesis 4

Scope of the study 4

Significance of the study 5

Operational objectives 8

TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 7

Concepts, opinions, ideas from author/expert 7

Theoretical perspective 9

Related studies 10

THREE: METHODOLOGY 12

Research design 12

Research population 12

Sample size 12

Sampling procedure 13

Research instrument 13

Validity and reliability of the instrument 13

Data gathering procedures 14

Data analysis 14

Ethical considerations 15

Limitation of the study 15

FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 16

Profile of the Respondents 16

Description of the Community Based Reintegration projects 17

Description of the level of social economic growth 20

Relationship between CBR and social economic growth 22

FIVE: FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 24

Summary of the findings 24

Conclusions 25

Recommendations 25

Areas for further research 26

References 27

Appendices 29

Appendix IA: Introductory letter 29

Appendix IB: Acceptance letter 30,

Appendix II: Informed consent 31

Appendix III: Research instrument 32

Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 36