Abstract
M.A.
The aim of this study was to explore and describe participation in community
development projects and the factors that affect participation. Projects experience
problems with regard to participation which in turn has an impact on the success and
sustainability of these projects. Projects in the far North region, Northern Province
were targeted as the population and 30 respondents were interviewed from 3
sampled projects.
Purposive sampling, which is a non-probability sampling method, was utilised to
select sample. Interview schedule was utilised to collect data from respondents to
measure 3 elements, i.e. demographic data, project formulation and role
performance, and project management with specific reference to participation.
The researcher discovered that participation in development projects is influenced
by the level of involvement by project members in decision making and project
management and their involvement in project roles and responsibilities. Availability
of financial resources and the project's ability to meet abstract and material needs
of members also influence participation in projects.