Assessment of Stakeholder Management Practices: The Case of the Civil Society Support Programme Phase 2 (CSSP2)
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Effective administration and synchronization of various project stakeholders are crucial forachieving successful project outcomes. This study examines the impact of stakeholder
management practices on project performance within the Civil Society Support ProgrammePhase 2 (CSSP2) in Ethiopia. The research investigat es four key aspects of stakeholder
management: identification, engagement planning, engagement management, andengagement monitoring. Primary data is collected through questionnaires and it was
analyzed by using SPSS version 27, the analyzed data results f ound from the SPSS softwareare provided through tables. The secondary data is collected from the internet, magazines,
and books. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey of 156 participants,representing a broad range of stakeholders involved in CSSP2. The findings suggest that a
strong focus on stakeholder management, encompassing all four key aspects, significantlycontributes to improved project performance, as perceived by the respondents. The study
emphasizes the importance of proactive and s ystematic stakeholder engagement throughoutthe project lifecycle, highlighting its role in fostering collaboration, ensuring alignment with
stakeholders' needs, and ultimately contributing to successful project outcomes.
Key Words:Stakeholder Management , Project Performance, Stakeholder Identification,Engagement Planning, Engagement Management, Engagement Monitoring, Capacity
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