Assessing The Relationship Between Project Management Practices with Sustainability of Women Economic Empowerment Projects at Yenoh Merkeb Bego Adragot Organization
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
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Empowerment of women has emerged as a crucial issue in recent times, addressing the historical disadvantages faced by women in society. Research indicates that women’s empowerment significantly contributes to development by enhancing their economic, social, and political status. Evaluating the relationship between integrated project management with project sustainability provides a comprehensive understanding of how various project management practices contribute to sustainability. This study aims to explore the relationship between stakeholder management, monitoring and evaluation, and communication management with the sustainability of projects focused on women’s economic empowerment.
Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study combines both quantitative and qualitative research techniques. A descriptive and correlational design was utilized. Data was gathered from staff workers and beneficiaries. With a total target population of 35 respondents—20 staff members and 15 beneficiaries—the study achieved a 100% response rate, conducting a comprehensive census. Data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics.
The findings indicate that all independent variables—stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and communication management—positively influence project sustainability. Specifically, stakeholder engagement had an overall average mean score of 3.34, monitoring and evaluation had an overall average mean of 3.9, and communication management had an overall average mean of 3.46. Through in-depth one-to-one interviews with participants, the thematic analysis investigates the relationship between organizational support and the outcomes experienced by individuals or groups. Findings reveal that robust support from the organization leads to significant benefits, including access to resources such as land and financial assistance, as well as regular visits. These results underscore the importance of these factors in ensuring the sustainable empowerment of women through organizational projects. The study provides valuable insights for similar organizations and future studies to assess on other relationships.
Keywords: Stakeholder Engagement, Monitoring & Evaluation, Communication Management.