Determinants of Successful Implementation of Donor Funded Projects in Kenya: A Case of Pathfinder International

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  • Oburu Allan Ouma Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
  • Dr. Mary Kamaara Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Abstract

The very low rate on successful implementation of the projects within Non-Governmental Organizations [NGOs] which has resulted to noticeable problems of economic waste, loss of the public funds, and end user displeasure motivated this study to investigate the determinants used to ensure successful implementation of donor funded projects in Kenya by focusing on the Pathfinder International project. The specific determinants examined were resource allocation, project planning tools, teamwork and monitoring & evaluation. The study adopted an empirical approach using a quantitative design that ensured accuracy and better understanding of the issues raised about the problem of the study. The sample size of this study was therefore 100 respondents. The choice of population census was because it leads to collection of unbiased data that represents the opinions of all the respondents regarding a characteristic of the population. The study adopted Likert scale close ended questionnaire to collect primary data. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics for analysis. Inferential techniques of correlation and regression analysis adopted at 5% significance level determined the magnitude and direction of the relationship of the variables under study. The findings of the study revealed that the four determinants positively and significantly influenced implementation of the Pathfinder International projects in Kenya. The study concluded that an improvement in the indicators of all the determinants examined will lead to a significant improvement in implementation of donor funded projects in Kenya. The study recommended that in order to enhance significant improvement in implementation of donor funded projects in Kenya, there is need for improvement in various indicators of resource allocation, project planning tools, teamwork and monitoring & evaluation.

Key Words: Resource allocation, Project planning tools, Teamwork, Monitoring & evaluation, NGOs

 

Author Biographies

Oburu Allan Ouma, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

College of Human Resource and Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Dr. Mary Kamaara, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

College of Human Resource and Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

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2018-05-12

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Ouma, O. A., & Kamaara, D. M. (2018). Determinants of Successful Implementation of Donor Funded Projects in Kenya: A Case of Pathfinder International. Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 2(1), 70–87. Retrieved from https://stratfordjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-entrepreneurship-proj/article/view/139

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