The Role of Force Account Building Committees in Promoting the Construction of Quality Infrastructure in Public Primary Schools in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

This study aims to assess the role of Force Account Building Committees (FABCs) in promoting the Construction of Quality Infrastructure in Public Primary Schools in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. This study adopted the Participatory Governance theory propounded by Arnstein, (1969) corroborate with Fung, (2003). The study utilized a convergent research design under a mixed research approach, probability and non-probability sampling technique was employed to sample 51 teachers; 3 Head of Primary schools (HPS), and 12 Force Account Building Committee Members (FABCs) from 3 Primary Schools. The study used questionnaires and interview guides to collect data which were analyzed descriptively, inferentially, and thematically. Findings reveal that while FABCs play an imperative role, they face challenges such as financial constraints and bureaucratic obstacles hindering their optimal performance. Recommendations given by this study include the Government should increase financial support and streamlining bureaucratic processes which is crucial in enhancing the effectiveness of Force Account Building Committees in ensuring quality infrastructure in public primary schools. Finally, the study recommends further research on Force Account Building Committees, as the researcher identified a lot of challenges to be addressed.