Assessing Factors Influencing Community Participation in Monitoring of Cdf Projects: a Case Study of Malindi Cdf, Malindi District

ASSESSING FACTORS INFLUENCING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN MONITORING OF CDF PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF MALINDI CDF, MALINDI DISTRICT

BY

MILDRED MAMIE LIYAYI

MLD/DPM/1226

A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

APRIL 2012

DECLARATION

This research study is my original work and has not been presented to any other examination body. No part of this research should be reproduced without my consent or that of Kenya Institute of Management

Student’s Name: MILDRED MAMIE LIYAYI

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Declaration By The Supervisor

This research has been submitted with my approval as Kenya Institute of Management Supervisor

Lecturer’s Name: SAM IKWAYE

Lecturer Branch: K.I.M.- Malindi

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Declaration By The Management

For and on behalf of Kenya Institute of Management

Branch Executive Name: GERALD IHA THOYA

Branch Name: Malindi Institute of Business Studies (M.I.B.S)

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DEDICATION

I would like to dedicate this research project to my parents for their inspiration, motivation, patience and their support in climbing the academic ladder.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I register my profound gratitude and sincere acknowledgements to my informants, fellow students who have assisted me in diverse capabilities.

I acknowledge the Malindi CDF office for their support during data collection and I also would like to thank Mr. Isaac Mataro for his advice and library material. I appreciate the efforts of Lawrence Katana Majali who inspired me to begin this course and James Baya Yaa who encouraged me to move on when I felt like despairing.

I also express my indebtness and special gratitude to Mr. Ikwaye, my...