An Assessment on The Level of Implementation of Sustainable Project Management in The Case of FH Ethiopia Projects
| dc.contributor.advisor | Adane Atara (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Anwar Mohammed | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-02T11:04:50Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-02T11:04:50Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The concept of incorporating sustainability principles into project management is recently becoming more important and a concern of interest due to diminishing resources and rising demand. This situation is becoming more critical in countries like Ethiopia, where resources are scarce, and the population growth is high. However, there are limited studies on the extent of Sustainable Project Management (SPM) implementation in the context of non-governmental organizations like FH Ethiopia, which addresses underserved rural communities in Ethiopia. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the overall level of implementation of SPM within FH Ethiopia projects, focusing on environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Additionally, it aims to assess how project staff prioritize these dimensions in terms of their contribution to project success. To conduct the study, a quantitative research method was employed using a structured survey questionnaire administered to 84 project staff members. The sample was drawn from two projects, PReSERVE and JEOP, and a stratified sampling method was used to address diverse job titles. The survey questions were designed based on the Sustainable Project Management Maturity Model (SPM3) and key sustainability parameters outlined in the Brundtland report. A descriptive method of analysis was used to analyze the data. The study findings revealed that project teams prioritize aspects of sustainability for their project success in the following order: meeting current societal needs, economic sustainability, social sustainability, environmental sustainability, and ensuring future generations can meet their needs, regarding the level of implementation of SPM, the social and economic dimensions of SPM rank first and second, both at the 'Proactive' level of implementation followed by the environmental dimension with a 'Reactive' level of implementation in both projects. Overall, the aggregated score of dimensions is situated at the 'Proactive' level of implementation. Despite efforts, FH Ethiopia projects have gaps in balancing SPM dimensions and achieving the highest 'Purpose' level. To enhance SPM, projects should incorporate all twenty-two SPM aspects throughout the project lifecycle, foster an SPM-focused culture, provide extensive staff training, involve stakeholders, and use regular monitoring with the SPM3 model. Keywords: sustainability, sustainable project management, NGO, FH Ethiopia | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/5944 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.title | An Assessment on The Level of Implementation of Sustainable Project Management in The Case of FH Ethiopia Projects | |
| dc.type | Thesis |