Assessment of Planning Practices in Addis Ababa Housing Projects, Specific Case of 40/60 Housing Projects
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2021-06-17
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Addis Ababa University
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Projects are very essential for the economic growth of any nation, especially construction projects because infrastructures and other developmental activities are executed through these projects. Even though these projects play a crucial role in the development of the nation, the level of attention given to them in terms of the effectively and efficiently completing them has been unsatisfactory.
There are so many factors that determine the success of projects. One of these factors is preparation of a sound project plan. Projects with a good project plan are the ones that most likely to be successful. Given the importance of project plan for the success of projects, it’s a must that all projects have a sound and clear plan. Delay, cost overrun, dissatisfaction of beneficiaries and sponsors are some of the problems witnessed in the 40/60 saving and housing development project. This purpose of the study is to assess the planning practices of the Addis Ababa housing project specifically the 40/60 housing project.
This study answers the questions such as how is the current planning practice of the Addis Ababa housing project, what tools and techniques are used, and last how is the stakeholder participation in the project planning process? The study employed survey in its descriptive research design. After doing a questionnaire survey it was found that the planning practices of the projects was poor, many of the tools and techniques of project planning are not used and also stakeholder participation is really low in the project planning stage of the projects. Recommendations are put forward in order to improve the planning practices of the housing Projects.
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Project, project planning, Planning components, housing projects