Transparency and the Quality of Water Services Delivery in Iramba and Singida Districts, Tanzania

Abstract

This paper examined how transparency affects the delivery of quality water services in Iramba and Singida Districts. The study used a cross-sectional research design approach. A sample of 350 households was drawn from the population by using random sampling. The collected data were analysed using probit regression model. The study findings revealed that, there is a positive relationship between transparency variables and quality of water service delivery. The study recommends that budget transparency, performance report, income and expenditure, rules and regulations as well as convening of meetings should be enhanced in Community Based Water Service Organizations for the community to achieve quality water services.