Effect of Donor Funding on Effective Implementation of Wind Power Projects in Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t5300Abstract
Energy is crucial for economic and social development, acting as a key indicator and providing vital inputs for progress. The African continent has abundant energy resources, which still remains untapped. It is estimated that 60% of the population have no access to electricity in Kenya. The Least Cost Power Development Plan 2010-2030 report indicates a low implementation rate of 53% for many wind power projects, with issues such as land acquisition hindering progress. For example, the Kinangop Wind Park in Nyandarua County, proposed in 2012 and due for completion by mid-2015, remains frozen due to such challenges. The objective of the study was to assess how donor funding affect effective implementation of wind power projects in Kenya. The study was grounded on resource-based view theory. The study used descriptive survey research design. The target population was 128 stakeholders. The study conducted a pretest using a 10% sample, comprising of 13 randomly selected respondents from the project stakeholders. Stratified random sampling was used to select the respondents. The unit of observation were community leaders, donors, project managers and government agents. The study used primary data gathered by use of a structured and semi-structured questionnaire. The results reveal that donor funding has a positive and significant relationship with the effective implementation of wind power projects in Kenya. The study recommends that for donor funds be channeled, Kenya as a country to be performing better hence encouraging policy reform incentives. Kenya should therefore manage donor project in a way that they will be satisfied. An increased collaboration and networking among development partners could lead to a more integrated approach, thereby increasing the overall effectiveness of donor funding.
Keywords: Donor funding, implementation, wind power projects, Kenya
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