Financial Resource Management and Sustainability of Community Health Programs by Embrace Rwanda in Muhanga District
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2572Abstract
Financial resource management plays a critical role in ensuring the sustainability of community health programs. This study examined the effect of financial resource management on the sustainability of community health initiatives implemented by Embrace Rwanda in Muhanga District, with particular focus on financial planning, financial control mechanisms, and revenue generation. A correlational research design was employed to analyze how these financial management practices influence program sustainability. The target population consisted of 120 stakeholders, including program managers, financial officers, and health workers, from which a stratified random sample of 92 respondents was selected using Yamane’s (1967) formula. Data was collected through structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and document review. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis using SPSS version 26 was applied to examine the relationship between financial resource management practices and program sustainability. The findings revealed that financial planning and revenue generation had statistically significant positive effects on program sustainability, while financial control mechanisms showed a positive but statistically insignificant effect in the regression model. Financial planning contributed to improved resource allocation, continuity of services, and financial stability. Revenue generation demonstrated the strongest influence on sustainability by ensuring diversified and consistent funding for program activities. Although financial control mechanisms supported accountability, transparency, and adherence to financial procedures, their direct contribution to sustainability was not statistically significant in the regression analysis. Overall, financial resource management explained 98.3% of the variance in program sustainability (R² = .983), indicating a strong relationship between financial practices and the long-term continuity of community health programs. The study concludes that effective financial planning and strong revenue generation mechanisms are key drivers of program sustainability, while financial controls reinforce accountability within financial management systems. The study recommends that Embrace Rwanda strengthen participatory financial planning, diversify revenue sources, and enhance stakeholder engagement in resource mobilization. Policymakers and development partners are encouraged to support capacity-building initiatives and sustainable financing strategies to promote the long-term resilience of community health programs.
Keywords: Resource Management, Community Health Programs, Sustainability.
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