FACTORS DETERMINING EFFECTIVE WaSH (Water,Sanitation and Hygiene) PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION IN WATERAID ETHIOPIA: A CASE OF AMHARA REGION

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to find out the factors that determine effective WaSH project implementation in WaterAid Ethiopia in the case of Amhara Region. The specific objectives were to identify how communication and financial support influence project implementation; and assess how monitoring and evaluation efforts determines project implementation and to identify the possible remedial ways for effective project implementation. The target population of this study was full time and part time employees of WaterAid and partners. Different statistical tools employed while analyzing the data such as correlation analysis of chi-square test and multiple regression analysis of ordered logit model. Likert scale was the main measurement unit of the instruments, which was used to collect the data. The major finding of the study was poor communication, which was indicated by no exchange of information among stakeholders and lack of communication flow across the project. Another finding was there was enough financial support for project implementation. The study further found that results and feedback from M&E are not timely and there is no sponsor evaluation of the investment. The study recommends that WaterAid should improve integrated communications plan to improve project implementation. The organization should allocate sufficient funds to projects and ensure there is independency in utilization of the funds. It also recommends carrying out extra M&E work to meet the needs of external agencies. It should recognize that the needs of different departments and functions within WaterAid.