The Benefits of the Constituency Development Catalyst Fund on Community Development: A Case of Bahi District, Tanzania

Abstract

This study examined the benefits of constituency development catalyst fund on community development in Bahi District Council, Dodoma Region of Tanzania through the descriptive design. A sample of 76 respondents was selected out of the 94-study population which involved Development Committees members in four schools and two Health Service Committees, one from each ward. It also involved ten Cell leaders from the two wards, CDCF Committee members and Heads of Departments from the District council. This study employed the quantitative approach where a structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS was used to analyze data through descriptive statistics. The study concluded that the Constituency Development Catalyst Fund has been supporting and funding health facilities in different areas of the country. It has been a tool for Women and Youth empowerment. Due to such encouraging results, CDCF should continue funding community’s project as intentionally designed.