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Comprehensive Community Initiative: Evaluation of a transformation system in Mhakwe community in Zimbabwe

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  • Precious Tirivanhu
  • Prosper B Matondi
  • Izak Groenewald

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This article explores community perceptions on implementation and impacts of the Mhakwe Comprehensive Community Initiative (CCI) in Mhakwe Ward, Zimbabwe. A mixed-methods research methodology was adopted. Qualitative data were collected from action research, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were collected using a structured questionnaire from a random cluster sample, and were analysed using SPSS and Stata with binomial logistic regression to determine factors significantly affecting selected variables and the chi-square test for independence to determine association between variables. Thematic reviews were utilised to analyse qualitative data. Community perceptions on issues affecting multi-stakeholder collaborations, ownership, and control, internal and external enabling factors were explored. The article concludes that leadership development, strengthening family institutions, enhancing ownership and building capacity of local institutions to coordinate such initiatives are fundamental building blocks for CCIs. This article recommends CCIs as a practical framework for empowering marginalised communities.

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  • Precious Tirivanhu & Prosper B Matondi & Izak Groenewald, 2015. "Comprehensive Community Initiative: Evaluation of a transformation system in Mhakwe community in Zimbabwe," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(6), pages 785-800, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:32:y:2015:i:6:p:785-800
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2015.1063983
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