The Effect of Scope Definition on Infrastructure Projects: A Case in Malawi’s Public and Private Implementing Agencies

Banda, Rogers K; Pretorius, Leon

doi:10.7166/27-4-1562

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“…The findings agreed with those of Banda & Pretorius (2016) who after investigating the relationship between the level of scope definition and performance of infrastructure projects implemented by project implementing agencies in established that there was a high correlation between the level of project scope definition and its successful completion. The findings also agreed with those of Mira, Pourzolfaghar, & Shahnazari (2013) who assessed the effect of scope on project success and established that poor scope definition was closely linked to project failure.…”

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Determinants of Successful Completion of Donor Funded Projects at the Kenyatta National Hospital

GACHOHU,

NZULWA (Ph.D),

KWENA

2018

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This study sought to establish the determinants of successful completion of donor funded projects at the Kenyatta National Hospital. This study adopted a descriptive research design that used a census. The target population of the study consisted of 15 donor funded projects at KNH and collected data from 86 project officers. There was a response rate of 79.07%. Data were collected by use of a self-administered questionnaire. The data were digitized, coded, stored and analyzed using SPSS version 2.0. The study established that project teams ensured that stakeholders' needs were addressed; work was broken down to smaller manageable components for efficiency. However, challenges arose regarding detailed description of the projects and major deliverables and the strategies they put in place to manage the scope of projects. In general project scope management positively contributed to the successful completion of projects. Project resource management was conducted through budgeting, project schedules and plans and budgetary controls to ensure that money was spent appropriately. However, projects were not completed on time and financial auditing and reporting were not frequently conducted. Further, modern technology had not been embraced. In general resource management improved project completion. On stakeholder management project teams accurately and promptly reported to all stakeholders on project progress and ensured that opinions and rights were respected. However, the needs and constraints of all stakeholders were no carefully explored and factored in project implementation. Generally, project stakeholder management positively contributed to the successful completion of projects. Regarding project donor conditionalities the study established that that donors provided funding depending on the governance of Kenyatta National Hospital. Generally, donor conditionalities positively affected successful project completion.

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Determinants of Successful Completion of Donor Funded Projects at the Kenyatta National Hospital

GACHOHU,

NZULWA (Ph.D),

KWENA

2018

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“…Public Infrastructure Projects play a significant role in boosting the construction sector business in Malawi. Different Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) implement PIPs, including government ministries and departments, statutory corporations, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) (Banda and Pretorius, 2016). Among these project implementation agencies are the City Councils (CC) in Malawi.…”

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Causes of road projects' delays: a case of Blantyre, Malawi

Mwamvani

Amoah

Ayesu-Koranteng

2021

BEPAM

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PurposeThe study aims to find the causes of road projects implementation delays in Blantyre, one of the four city councils (CCs) in Malawi.Design/methodology/approachThe study followed a qualitative research approach using a Blantyre City Council (BCC) as a case study. This study combined in-depth, face-to-face interviews with councillors, secretariat staff, consultants, and contractors who worked on the city's road projects. Data gathered were analysed using thematic content analysis. Also, some road project documents were examined.FindingsThe findings from the case study revealed the primary cause of road project construction delays as the shortage of engineers in conducting detailed proposed projects surveys resulting in incomplete project scope definition before contractor's procurement. Other identified factors were service providers delaying the removal of existing public utility infrastructure from project sites, client funding issues, scope changes, and client delays in issuing instructions to the contractors during project implementation. Another factor was the shortage of construction equipment and construction materials experienced by some appointed contractors.Research limitations/implicationsOnly road construction projects and stakeholders operating from Blantyre city, Malawi, were contacted for the study; thus, the findings may not be generalizable.Practical implicationsThere is an urgent need to increase technical employees, especially engineers and other critical technical staff such as quantity surveyors in Blantyre. Employees' conditions of service should be conducive to attract qualified people to undertake effective management and assessment of projects before commencement to identify the feasibility of proposed projects to decrease the rate of road construction project delays.Originality/valueThe study has established Blantyre city's core challenges in implementing its road projects seamlessly and has provided mitigation measures for dealing with the shortcomings.

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Project Team Capability and Implementation of Integrated Infrastructure Projects in Government Agencies in Kenya

Owili,

Paul,

Lango

2024

ejtas

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The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between project team capability and the implementation of integrated infrastructure projects within government agencies in Kenya. Effective project team capability plays a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of infrastructure initiatives, aligning project objectives with national development priorities, and fostering stakeholder engagement. The study was anchored on the Resource Based Theory. The study adopted mixed method approaches. The target population was 504 and involved project managers, supervisors and contractors implementing implementation of integrated infrastructure projects in government agencies in Kenya. The sample size of the study was 223 participants computed using Slovin’s sample size determination formula. The study findings revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between project team capability and implementation of integrated infrastructure projects in government agencies in Kenya. In conclusion, project team capability is crucial for the successful implementation of integrated infrastructure projects in Kenya, as skilled teams enhance efficiency, risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction. It is recommended that government agencies invest in continuous training and leadership development to strengthen team competencies and foster collaboration, particularly in public-private partnerships. The findings imply that improving team capability will lead to more effective infrastructure delivery, driving economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for citizens.

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The Effect of Scope Definition on Infrastructure Projects: A Case in Malawi’s Public and Private Implementing Agencies

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Determinants of Successful Completion of Donor Funded Projects at the Kenyatta National Hospital

Determinants of Successful Completion of Donor Funded Projects at the Kenyatta National Hospital

Causes of road projects' delays: a case of Blantyre, Malawi

Project Team Capability and Implementation of Integrated Infrastructure Projects in Government Agencies in Kenya

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