| dc.description.abstract | 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. | en_US |
