The Effect of Community Engagement, Capacity-Building, and Monitoring and Evaluation on The Sustainability of Communitybased Projects: A Case Study of Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia South Area Office (Fgae-Sao)
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
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Community-based projects (CBPs) are a type of community-based project that has a significantimpact on society. The sustainability of CBPs is influenced by a variety of factors such as
community engagement, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices. Byusing the Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia South Area Office as the case study
organization, the study aimed to analyze factors that impact the sustainability of communitybasedprojects. The study aimed to determine the relationship between community engagement,
capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation of community-based project sustainability. Theresearch design used in this study was descriptive with a mixed-method approach. Quantitative
data was gathered through the administration of close-ended Likert scale questionnairescontaining additional open-ended questions while qualitative data was gathered through
interviews. The target population was the administrative staff, program staff, and members of thecommunity in the organization. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) analyzed thequantitative data and displayed the results in tables using frequencies, percentages, means, andstandard deviations. Pearson’s correlation was used to determine the relationship between thevariables. Interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed thatCommunity engagement is perceived at a moderate level, highlighting the need for enhanced
communication and inclusive decision-making. A robust positive correlation between communityparticipation and project sustainability is supported by regression analysis, indicating a
significant positive impact.Capacity-building activities also exhibit a moderate presence and positively correlate with
project sustainability. Regression analysis reveals that capacity building significantly influencesproject outcomes, emphasizing its role despite some relationships not achieving statistical
significance.Systematically implemented Monitoring and evaluation practices demonstrate a strong positivecorrelation with project sustainability. Regression analysis underscores M&E's critical role as apredictor of positive project outcomes. FGAE employs diverse funding strategies and incomegeneratingactivities for sustainability, yet varying confidence levels suggest a need for moreconsistent long-term planning. These findings contribute to existing knowledge on achievinglong-term sustainability in community-based projects.
Keywords: community-based projects, community involvement, capacity building, monitoringand evaluation, project sustainability, sustainable development