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    Factors Affecting Project Implementation Quality: The Case of Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA)
    (Addis Ababa University, 2022-09) Haji, Abubeker; Seifu, Tenkir (PhD)
    Project implementation quality was measured by three dimensions: input, process, and project environment. The objective of this study was to identify factors affecting project implementation quality in the case of Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) projects. The study design used for this study was a descriptive and explorative research design with both a quantitative and qualitative research approach. The target populations for this study were staff working in MENA. This study used a purposive sampling method to select a sample size of 141 study participants. Structured questionnaires tested in prior studies have been used. The questionnaires were administered in hard copy to reach the study population. Open-ended data collection tools were also used to interview key informants. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20 were used to analyze data and present the findings of the study. The study findings indicated that the three variables studied were significant in explaining 96% of the variation in project implementation. Multiple regression analysis of the variables at a 5% level of significance and 95% level of confidence showed that clarity on the organization's mission/goal and communication had a 0.000 level of significance; the project environment had 0.264 significance. This implies that the most significant factors for project implementation are clarity of organizational mission and project team communication factors. The input factors such as project manager competency, team cohesion and clarity on organizational mission/goal, and process factors such as communication, risk management and project management process improved project implementation significantly. Thus, based on the study findings, it was recommended that MENA should focus on creating clarity on the organizational mission, clear communication and strong induction for staff at the beginning of the project initiation need to be addressed. The effect of the project environment on project implementation needs further study and should be left to other researchers.