Factors Affecting Implementation of Genale Dawa Hydropower Project
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2021-02-25
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish factors affecting implementation of Genale
Dawa hydropower project. The study employed descriptive research design. The research
sought to achieve five specific objectives with the key variables examined being
dependent variable implementation of Genale Dawa hydropower project and
independent variables being stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation system,
top management support, team building and communication system. The quantitative
data collected using questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics with the aid
of SPSS. 76.7% of the respondents agreed that the project has not completed on time,
within budget, meets quality target and did not contribute to the achievement of the
EEP's strategic objectives. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that top
management support to a large extent affects the implementation of the project. The study
also concluded that stakeholder engagement affects the implementation of the project.
The study further concluded that monitoring and evaluation system, team building and
communication system affects implementation of the project. The study recommended
that stakeholder engagement to be improved significantly, top management support by
providing the necessary resources and authority and making fast decisions. The study
also concluded there should monitoring and evaluation system, team building and
communication system during implementation of the project.
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Success factors, Project implementation, hydropower project, stakeholder engagement, top management support