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COMMUNITY AWARENESS, CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE UTILISATION OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN MONZE CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY, ZAMBIA BY KACHINGA MIYOBA A Dissertation submitted to the University of Zambia in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Masters of Education in Civic Education THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA LUSAKA 2019 COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this dissertation may be reproduced or stored in any form by any means without prior permission in writing from the author or the University of Zambia. © Kachinga Miyoba 2019 i DECLARATION I, KACHINGA MIYOBA, declare that the dissertation on ‟ Community Awareness, Civic Participation and Accountability in the utilisation of Constituency Development Funds in Monze Central Constituency” is my own work and has not been previously submitted for degree, diploma or any other qualification at the University of Zambia or any other university. Signed: ______________________________________ Date: ________________________________________ ii APPROVAL This dissertation by KACHINGA MIYOBA is approved as partial fulfilment of the requirements of the award of the Masters of Education in Civic Education degree of the University of Zambia. Examiner 1___________________.Signature__________________Date__________ Examiner 2______________________.Signature_______________Date__________ Examiner 3______________________.Signature________________Date_________ Chairperson Board of Examiners __________________Signature_______________________Date_______________ Supervisor _____________________.Signature___________________Date________________ iii ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish if there is civic participation, community awareness, accountability in the utilisation of constituency development funds. Further, the study ascertained if constituency development funds were used in the alleviation of socio-economic challenges in Monze Central Constituency. The study was guided by the following objectives: to establish whether there is community awareness in the utilisation of constituency development funds; to determine whether there is Civic participation in the utilisation of constituency development funds; to assess whether there is accountability in the utilisation of constituency development funds and to ascertain if constituency development funds are used in alleviating socio- economic challenges (poverty) in Monze Central Constituency. The study was anchored on qualitative research approach and a qualitative descriptive research design was utilised. A total of 51 respondents participated in the study from the target population. These were Civic Leaders for Monze Central Constituency, Constituency Development Committee Members, Parliamentary Assistants for Monze Constituency, Council Officers linked to CDFs, headmen and community members (beneficiaries). Data was obtained through semi-structured interviews, focused groups discussions, observation and document analysis. Collected data for the study were thematically analysed. The study established that; many community members were aware of the existence of constituent development funds. This was demonstrated through the possession of knowledge on the concept CDF, source of CDFs, knowledge on the stakeholders involved in the use of CDFs and their roles in utilisation of CDFs. The study also established that there is low civic participation in the utilization of constituency development funds. The study showed that at implementation stage of CDF funded projects community members were side-lined in identification, monitoring the projects and generally all constituency development funds processes. The study findings also suggest that at implementation of CDFs projects there was no accountability. Community members were not availed with information on how CDFs were being spent and that constituency development funds has had positive socio- economic impacts in Monze central constituency in various ways. The study recommends the continuous need to publicise more information on constituency development funds and need for more consultative forums on the use of constituency development funds in the constituency. Community members need to be actively iv involved in the monitoring of all projects funded through constituency development funds. Key words: community awareness, civic participation, accountability, socio-economic impact and constituency development funds. v DEDICATION This research work is dedicated to my lovely wife, Maunga Syamwalu and my daughters, Merelyn Chileleko and Margaret Chipego Kachinga. They encouraged me to work hard and allowed me to be away from home during the time of my study. This research work is also dedicated to My Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kachinga for their moral and financial support they rendered to me during my study. This work is also dedicated to my parents in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Syamwalu for their encouragement. vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My sincere gratitude goes to Dr. Gift Masaiti who guided me and made it possible for me to complete this work on time through supervision. You were patient with me and guided me on my work. My sincere gratitude also goes to Dr. Gistered Muleya my course coordinator who encouraged me to work hard. I am also thankful to my former District Education Board Secretary, Mr. V.M. Mateke who granted me permission to be at school at the University of Zambia. Mr. V.M. Mateke you did not only grant me permission to go for my studies but you also encouraged me to further my studies after I completed my first degree because you saw potential in me. I am also grateful to my Head Teacher, Mr. Mande Likando and my Deputy Head, Mr. Venon Muleya who recommended me for admission at the university through professional recommendation. Mr. Mande you also granted me permission to be away from work whenever I was needed for my studies at the university. My sincere gratitude also goes to Mr. Edmond Muleya, my former lecturer at David Livingstone College of Education and Kwame Nkrumah University. You recommended me to be admitted at the University of Zambia and also offered me guidance on the course I should take so that I build on my foundation. I really appreciate your guidance in my studies because I learnt a lot. I am also thankful to Ms. Getrude Siachiyako, my former Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University. You recommended me for admission at the University of Zambia because you believed in my ability to make it. May God continue blessing you richly. vii TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT ................................................................................................................. i DECLARATION .......................................................................................................... ii APPROVAL ................................................................................................................ iii ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................. iv DEDICATION .............................................................................................................. vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................................................................................... vii LIST OF TABLES ..................................................................................................... xii LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................. xiii LIST OF APPENDICES ........................................................................................... xiv ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................... xv OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS ............................................. xvii CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Chapter Overview ..................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Background of Study ................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Statement of the Problem .......................................................................................... 3 1.4 General Objective...................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Specific Study Objectives ......................................................................................... 5 1.6 Main Research Question ........................................................................................... 5 1.7 Research Questions ................................................................................................... 5 1.8 Significance of the Study .......................................................................................... 6 1.9 Theoretical Framework ............................................................................................. 7 1.10 Conceptual Framework ........................................................................................... 9 1.11Chapter Summary............................................................................................................11 CHAPTER TWO ........................................................................................................ 12 LITERATURE