Challenges of Community Participation in Government-Funded School Projects in the Morogoro Region

This study exploresthechallenges encountered in communityparticipation in government-funded school projects in the Morogoro region. The study used a case study research design to determine the strategies from a total sample of 23 comprising 10 Headmasters, 01 Ward Councilor, 02 Ward Educational Officers,and 10 School Board Chairpersons. Semi-structured interviews wereused to collect data,which were then analyzedusing thematic analysis. The study found that ineffective governance, limited community capacity, and financial constraints hinder the sustainability of government-funded school projects in Morogoro. To address these challenges, capacity-building, improved transparency, and financial support mechanisms are recommended to enhance community participation and project management.