Practices and Challenges of Sustainable Project Management: The Case of Mary Joy Ethiopia Addis Ababa
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
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This research investigates the practices and challenges of sustainable project management: The case of Mary Joy Ethiopia (MJE) Addis Ababa branches, a non-profit organization focusing on livelihood enhancement, education, health, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Ethiopia. Employing a descriptive survey design with a mixed-methods approach, the study aims to identify the factors hindering the long-term sustainability of MJE's projects and the best practices that can be implemented to improve project impact. The study involved using cluster sampling to survey all 64 employees (24 female and 40 male) within the Addis Ababa branch of MJE, as well as conducting interviews. Quantitative data from the survey is analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS, while thematic analysis was used to extract insights from the qualitative data. The findings reveal various organizational, human resource, financial, stakeholder involvement, project impact, and strategic factors that affect the sustainability of MJE's projects. Key challenges include limited financial resources, inadequate stakeholder engagement, and lack of long-term planning. The study also identified best practices such as strengthening public-private partnerships, improving community participation, and enhancing project monitoring and evaluation. Based on the findings, the study concluded that integrating sustainable practices into project management is crucial for non-profit organizations like MJE working in developing countries. The research recommends that MJE prioritize capacity building, resource mobilization, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance the long-term sustainability of its projects.
Key Words: Capacity building, Community well-being, Diversified funding, Environmental Non-profit organizations, Project management, Stakeholders, Strategies, Sustainability