Factors Affecting Implementation of Genale Dawa Hydropower Project

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2021-02-25

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Addis Ababa University

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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

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