Browsing by Subject "Participatory Communication"
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Muthoki, Mason Jane (Daystar University, School of Communication, October , 2020)
[more][less]Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the effectiveness of participatory communication (PC) on the implementation of Makueni Universal Health Care (MUHC) program. Its objectives were to find out the PC avenues used in the implementation of the MUHC program, determine the level of PC used, and to establish how PC influenced the uptake MUHC. The study adopted a descriptive research design and its target population comprised the Makueni County development committee members. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 100 respondents. Questionnaire, in-depth interview, and focus group discussions were used in data collection and the collected data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and thematic analysis approach respectively. The study found that all stakeholders had an equal opportunity in MUHC implementation since most of the categories of people were involved. Also, the study established that the Makueni County government dialogued with stakeholders during the MUHC implementation processes, although power to make final decisions was held by the government but the citizens aired their views. The study further found that PC had influenced the uptake of MUHC program, where 22(95.7%) of the development committee members asserted that it motivated the residents to register in the program. The study concluded that PC was not effective in the implementation of MUHC. The study recommends that PC structures should be strengthened and increased to empowerment level so as to make MUHC more effective to the people of Makueni. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3384 Files in this item: 1
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Muthuri, Linda Muthoni (Daystar University, School of Communication, June , 2016)
[more][less]Abstract: This study examined community radio as a participatory medium of communication with the case of Pamoja FM in Kibera. In exploring the station‘s commitment to community through participation, the study examined the participatory strategies employed and their gaps in meeting access and participation requirements as in theory. The study was theoretically guided by Freire‘s dialogic pedagogy and UNESCO debates of access, participation and self-management. The study used a descriptive design and a purposive sampling technique. The target population comprised community radio listeners, managers and presenters of Pamoja FM with a sample size of 60 participants. Focus Group Discussions and interviews were conducted and recorded. Recordings were transcribed into textual data and analysed through NVivo software following a thematic framework. Findings revealed a skeleton view of participation where activities described presented passive forms of participation such as contributing to discussions, song requests. Management included elements of programming and planning though found to be hardly practised. Elements of participatory theory were present but largely limited. Access in selection of communication content and interactions between the community and station management was lacking. Dialogue was restricted by limited interpersonal communication, lack of synchrony in problem definition and a lack of horizontal communication. Pamoja FM was seen to play its catalytic role in generating debate in some instances. Participation was primarily extended through content generation but hardly in production and policy. Recommendations underlined a need for increased interpersonal communication between community and station that would address several participatory deficits particularly in dialogue and access. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3327 Files in this item: 1
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Mwangi, Esther Njeri (Daystar University, School of Communication, October , 2020)
[more][less]Abstract: This study sought to examine the role of participatory communication in development projects’ outcomes with a focus on Napuu Drip Irrigation Scheme (NDIS). The objectives of the study were to determine the extent to which participatory communication may have been used in the implementation of the NDIS, establish the benefits of participatory monitoring and evaluation (M&E) as a tool for improving the socioeconomic status of the Napuu community, and establish the perceptions of the locals on how the NDIS project was carried out. The study used in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to collect data. This study used 22 respondents for the FGDs and 3 respondents for the in-depth interviews. Homogeneous sampling was used to purposively select the 25 respondents. Data analysis was done by generating themes and categories manually. Under each objective, the researcher created tables with repeated responses that generated common themes. The study findings showed that participatory communication is a key factor in implementing development projects, but it was not enough to sustain or bring out the best outcomes in the NDIS project. The study also showed that M&E is a key stage in development projects, as it provides an opportunity to evaluate the project and identify gaps for improvement. The study also revealed that despite the challenges, the perception of the Napuu community was that quality of life had improved because of the NDIS project. This study concluded that participatory communication is a key ingredient in the implementation of development projects, especially when all the aspects of the project cycle must be observed and followed. The study recommends the need for integration of participatory communication into every aspect of Turkana County’s project implementation processes and for further research on the role of participatory communication in development. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3394 Files in this item: 1
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Linkoy, Barbara (Daystar University, School of Communication. Nairobi, October , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between participatory communication and the sustainability of water projects in Elangata-Wuas, Kajiado County. The objectives of the study were to find out the relationship between resources, time and labor provided by the community and the sustainability of water project, determine the influence of participation in decision making in the sustainability of water projects, and establish the relationship between the selection of technology and selection of management structures on the sustainability of water projects. A descriptive exploratory research design and purposive sampling technique were used. Data were collected using focus group discussions and analyzed using thematic analysis approach. Research findings indicated that residents of the Elangata-Wuas were, from inception to evaluation, actively involved in decision-making process of the water projects. Beneficiaries’ opinions were discussed and incorporated in the development of the projects. Based on these findings, the study concluded that community participation and involvement could only be effective through the provision of resources, time labor, participation in decision-making, selection of technology and management structures. In addition, participatory communication influenced the sustainability of the water projects in Elangata-Wuas in Kajiado County. The study, therefore, recommended that donors, agencies, and county governments intending to support communities need to involve the community at all stages of a project development and allow beneficiaries to actively participate and own the project. That way, the communities will have control over the projects, and this would translate to project sustainability Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3840 Files in this item: 1
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Nshimiyimana, Nice Fidelite (Daystar University, School of Communication, October , 2012)
[more][less]Abstract: This study investigated the effects of the one-way communication versus the participatory communication approaches on members‟ involvement in organizations. It looked at the African Women‟s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) as a membership organization facing difficulty in keeping members involved in its communication activities. The study was guided by Paulo Freire‟s liberation theory which is based on the fact that the only type of communication that leads to development is the one that facilitates dialogue between those involved in the communication process. The study used both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The sample was equal to the accessible population which was comprised of FEMNET members based in Nairobi. The findings of the study revealed that all respondents were inadequately involved in FEMNET communication process, as 25% said they were not involved at all and 75% said they were minimally involved but they kept on thinking they should do better. On the one hand, FEMNET‟s staff said they were doing their best to serve members and they wondered why members were not responsive. On the other hand, members said they were not involved in FEMNET‟s communication process and they felt FEMNET did not care enough about them, hence their lack of motivation. The findings of the study revealed that this problem is mostly caused by FEMNET‟s communication approaches. As a way forward, it recommends strategies that FEMNET should adopt in order to facilitate members‟ involvement in its communication process. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3306 Files in this item: 1
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