Browsing by Author "Mohammed, Enas"

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    An Assessment Of The Causes Of Cost Overrun And Schedule Delay On An IT Project: The Case Of NBE Application Virtualization Project
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Mohammed, Enas; Belayneh, Temesgen (PhD)
    The purpose of this study is to assess the causes of cost overruns and schedule delay on an IT project with particular emphasis to the Application Virtualization Project at NBE as it has encountered a staggering 148% cost overrun and 242% schedule delay. To address the two major issues of cost overrun and schedule delay, a case study research design was employed. The research used a mixed approach as both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed. Both primary and secondary source of data were used. Both close ended and open ended questions were included on the questionnaire while the interview was unstructured, these two were used as a primary source of data. Different texts, articles, journals and dissertations were used as a secondary source of data. The sampling technique that was applied for this study was a non-probability sampling technique, in particular purposive sampling. The sample size identified using the purposive sampling was 15, from whom data was gathered by distributing questionnaires. All 15 were filled and collected, in addition to the questionnaire 3 people were interviewed, the project manager and other 2 top level managers who are members of the steering committee. The data obtained through questionnaire has been analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics namely frequency and percentages through SPSS version 20. In addition, the data obtained using interviews has been analyzed qualitatively. The findings of research are that the major causes of schedule delay include poor schedule management, project complexity, additional work, scope change, design related mistakes and delayed decision making process, while the major causes of cost overrun are poor cost management, complexity of the project, new technology being involved, change in project scope, additional work and rework, incomplete requirements and design. In addition, the overall project management practice of the bank has been found to be ineffective and inadequate. As a result, some recommendations have been delivered under this study on what actions should be taken to tackle the two major problems of cost overrun and schedule delay
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    An Assessment of the Role of Environmental NGO’s in Environmental Protection: Challenges and Prospects
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-10) Mohammed, Enas; Handaro, Filimon (PhD)
    Environmental protection is an irresistible issue. Every being and entity at national, regional, local and institutional level has an obligation and duty to protect it. Environmental protection is a practice of protecting the environment with policies and procedures aimed at conserving natural resources, reversing degradation and sustainable development for the benefit of the natural environment and humans surrounding it. Today, the necessity of environmental awareness and enforcement is more demanding and urgent than ever before. Despite provisions in Ethiopian Constitution providing for environmental protection and statutory provisions, the problem of environment still exists. The main cause for the continuing environmental problem is lack of sufficient system for management of resources coupled with lack of environmental awareness and weak participation of the public and organizations. The involvement of NGOs in environment protection represents an organized response by civil society in those areas in which the state has either failed to reach or done so in adequately. This study examines the roles of environmental NGOs in environmental protection, focusing mainly on the roles of environmental NGOs in their role towards climate mitigation and adaptation. The study was carried out on three selected international environmental NGOs; ACCRA, CCF-E and FfE. It relied on both primary and secondary sources of data, methods of data collection and analysis. Personal visit was made to the organizations in collecting primary and secondary data. The findings of the study showed that, NGOs have been taking a number of steps to promote discussion and debate about environmental issues. Advocacy and awareness is especially crucial in promoting concepts such as sustainable development, natural resource conservation and the restoration of ecosystems. NGOs sensitize policy makers about local needs, provide training facilities and undertake research and publication on environment and development related issues. The study recommends for the development of strong institutional framework. It is necessary to support and encourage genuine, small, local level NGOs in different parts of the country which can provide extended institutional support