Analysis of the Status of Financial Resources for Community Education Programmes in Tanzania

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AbstractThis study analysed the status of financial resources for communityeducation programmes in Tanzania. Purposive sampling was usedto generate data from a total of 41 participants. Data were analysedthematically with the help of MAXQDA software. The findings of thisstudy revealed that insufficient funds were disbursed for communityeducation programmes. Further, it was disclosed that the nature ofleadership determined the manner and pace in which funds were to bereleased. The study indicates that the delay of disbursement of fundssometimes significantly hampered the implementation of communityeducation programmes. The study recommends that investment inboth formal and non-formal education should be the central agendaif developing countries like Tanzania need to attain sustainablecommunity development.Keywords: community education, budget, financial resources