Sustainability in Community Development Micro-Projects Programme 3 (MPP3) in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.
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2020-06
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Published by the Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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This study sought to investigate factors militating against the sustainability of
development projects executed under the Micro-projects Programme 3 (MPP3) and
how to mitigate such factors in some locations in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. A
cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. The multistage sampling
technique, comprising cluster, purposive sampling, and systematic sampling methods,
was adopted. A questionnaire schedule, In-depth Interview (IDI), and Focus Group
Discussion (FGD) guides were used for data collection. The data analysis was based
on 1,574 questionnaires, which were duly completed and returned. Eighteen FGDs and
twelve IDIs were conducted. Analysis of quantitative data was done using SPSS
Version 22. Boreholes water, markets, health centres, generator house, and staff
quarters were the projects executed under the MPP3, in the study communities. The
projects were mainly unsustainable especially as a result of inadequate community
involvement in the execution of the projects in the study areas. Recommendations were
made on the need to involve social workers in MPP3 and other development
programmes so as to attain sustainability in these development initiatives.
Keywords: sustainability, micro-projects, community, development, Niger Delta
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sustainability, micro-projects, community, development, Niger Delta