Fisseha Afework (PhD)Biruhehiwot Zerihun2025-07-302025-07-302024-04https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/5758Identifying people, entities, or coalitions that the project might impact or be impacted by is the first stage in managing project stakeholders. Subsequently, the project's expectations and their consequences are examined, and appropriate methods of managing stakeholders are employed to guarantee their efficient involvement in project options and implementation. This study looked into how Ethiopian road project performance was affected by stakeholder management. This study used both explanatory and descriptive research methodologies to address four particular objectives: the impact of communication, mapping, engagement, and involvement among stakeholders on the success of road projects. The target population for this study was 177 individuals stratified based on the surveyed project employees, donors, utility providers, community and local administrations were a sample of 122 respondents were established by sample size determination. Accordingly, 101 questionnaires were collected and attained 83 % response rate. Data collected were then presented using tables and descriptive statics, correlation and multiple regression analysis were applied. SPSS V. 25 was used to analyse data. As a consequence, this study revealed that the influence of stakeholders mapping, communication, engagement and involvement on road project performance, was positive and significant by using explanatory research method. Hence, it concluded that stakeholders mapping, communication, engagement and involvement will enhance road project performance. Accordingly, this study recommends that this firm should improve its email, project management software, social media, and in-person meetings; organize its teams effectively; management and interpersonal skills should be improved; and it should share common understanding and taking part in the decision-making process. Keywords: Stakeholders’ Management, Road Project Performanceen-USAssessment of the Effect of Stakeholder Management on Project Performance: The Case of Road Projects Administered Under the Ethiopian Roads AdministrationThesis