Mohammed, Abdurazak(PhD)Bezuneh, Kaleab2019-10-312023-11-042019-10-312023-11-042019-07http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/19768The aim of this research project (thesis) is to develop an understanding of the theoretical basis and practical implementation of stakeholder management in AAHDPO and to identify the challenges are there in managing stakeholder at Bole Arrabesa. A literature reviews on the topic related to the stakeholder management was conducted. A survey questionnaire was carried out among professionals in the AAHDPO. (55) questionnaires were distributed to HDPO, Consultant and Contractor and (45) questionnaire were collected. In AAHDPO personal past experience is the most effective approach to analysis stakeholders needs and concern. Engaging stakeholder in AAHDPO the workshop is the most effective method. The compromising strategy, influence strategy, and adaptation strategy are effective in response to the stakeholder‟s claims. The major success factors that influence stakeholder management process in AAHDPO at Bole Arrabesa are implementing the strategy based on schedule plan, Ensuring effective communication between the project and its stakeholder, and determine the stakeholder knowledge. Effectively practiced the stakeholder management in AAHDPO at Bole Arrabesa will facilitate project success. One of the main recommendations of this research is the AAHDPO project managers should be aware of the stakeholder management process to manage stakeholders effectively. So, they have to keep communication with stakeholders and build relationship based on the mutual trust, in the same time to involve them in the decision making according to their interest issue.en-USCritical Success FactorsProject Stakeholder Management Practicestakeholder management processThesis