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    Factors influencing the level of women participation in community development projects: A case of Kahama Town Council
    (Mzumbe University, 2019) Lugendo, Vailet N.
    This study intended to investigate the factors influencing the level of woman participation in community development projects. It was carried out in Kahama Town council. The emphasis was put on the bypass of women in execution of development projects through devolved participatory approach to development. Four specific objectives of the study were: to determine level of participation of women in community development projects at Kagongwa ward, examine socio cultural factors influencing the participation of women in community development projects, identify economic factors influencing the participation of women in community development projects and to establish the role of media in influencing women participation in community development project. The study utilized a case study design, with a sample size of 100 respondents where by mixed methods of research approach were used in data collection, data analysis and data interpretation. Questionnaire survey and interview methods were used to collect data. Two data analysis methods were employed; the content analysis for qualitative data and descriptive statistical analysis using a statistical package for the social sciences computer programmed (SPSS) version 20.0 for quantitative data. The finding of the study reveals that the level of women participation in community development projects at Kagongwa ward is medium. Social cultural factors such as social norms and values, gender roles and stereotyping, and attitude influence negatively on women participation in community development projects. Level of education has positive significance influence on women participation in community development projects. Furthermore, the study reveals that economic factors like income level and pre occupation of women affected the level of women participation in community development project. Media was observed to influence the level of women participation in community development projects. The study recommends that there should be improvements on gender awareness for men and women; capacity building for women training for both men and women and dissemination of information through media should be given priority.