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    Community Participation and Performance of Local Revenue Collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government, Western Uganda
    (International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023) Najunah, Charles; Robert, Mugabe; Mpairwe, Anthony
    The study investigated the relationship between community participation and the performance of local revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government. The study employed a correlational research design. The target population included 250 people, comprising business personnel, political leaders, and council administrators, identified through tax collection registers at the town council offices. A sample size of 152 respondents was accessed to fulfill the research objectives. The researcher gathered primary data using both questionnaires and interview guides. Descriptive statistics, in the form of tables, were used to illustrate the data. Pearson coefficient correlation tests were conducted to examine the relationships between variables. The study findings were statistically significant at (0.001 < 0.05), indicating that citizen mobilization played an essential role in revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council. Similarly, the study findings were statistically significant at (0.021 < 0.05), signifying that public sensitization played a crucial role in revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council. It's worth noting that this result was statistically significant at (0.001 < 0.05), which meant that citizens' consultations about revenue collection policies and practices had a positive impact. In conclusion, there was a strong association between community participation and the performance of local revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government. It is recommended that the government allocate resources and support the implementation of citizen mobilization programs to further enhance revenue collection in local governments.
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    Community Participation and Service Delivery in Local Goverments :
    (International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2025-07) Mbabazi Juliet; Assoc. Prof. Kansiime Noel; Muhangi Herbert
    This study examined the relationship between community participation and service delivery in Rukungiri Municipality, Uganda. Guided by a general objective to explore how community engagement influences local government service provision, the study pursued three specific objectives: (1) to examine the ways through which communities participate in local governance; (2) to assess the level of service delivery in the municipality; and (3) to establish the relationship between community participation and service delivery. A case study research design was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews from a stratified sample of 352 respondents, including municipal officials and community members. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS (version 28), employing descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and linear regression analysis, while qualitative data were thematically analyzed through coding. Findings revealed that the level of community participation in leadership, service delivery, and resource contribution was generally moderate. Service delivery, while fair in some areas such as infrastructure and education, was rated below average in responsiveness and public communication. A significant positive relationship (r = 0.644, p < 0.05) was found between community participation and service delivery, with community participation accounting for 41.4% of the variance in service delivery outcomes. The study concludes that enhanced community engagement can significantly improve service delivery but must be supported by favorable policies and resources. The study recommends strategies to deepen community involvement in decision-making and improve communication channels to boost responsiveness and public trust in local governance.