Governance of Public Investment Projects in Ethiopia

The governance of public sector infrastructure projects became an important topic of interest in the project, programme and portfolio management literature during the last decade.  Today, it is becoming a central focus for policymakers seeking to ensure success in selecting, designing and implementing government-sponsored programme of multi-projects. Due to the multiple underlying risks and complexities, the governance of infrastructure programme constitutes a critical element in strategic planning in developing countries. This paper has analyzed infrastructure development programme and revealed shortcomings in the areas of appraisal, decision-making, quality assurance and stakeholder management. Approaches to remedy these shortcomings have been proposed.

Infrastructure projects in developing countries have been criticized for cost overrun, delay,substandard construction works, ineffectiveness and low efficiency. In this regard, projectgovernance approach offers a structured mechanism to detect and address all these inherent risksin a timely manner. This study has tried to review the academic literature relating to the need ofproject governance on infrastructure projects in order to assess the potential causes of success andfailure of projects. The review is further elaborated by discussing a case study, which representsan example of ill planning of infrastructural development projects in Northern region of Pakistan.This study suggests need for exploring potential applications of project governance practices inprivate and public sector of developing countries. Keywords: Project governance, Infrastructure projects, stakeholders

Administrative Sciences, 2019

The governance of public sector infrastructure projects became an important topic of interest in the project, program, and portfolio management literature during the last decade. Today, it is becoming a central focus for policymakers seeking to ensure success in selecting, designing, and implementing government-sponsored programs of multi-projects. Due to the multiple underlying risks and complexities, the governance of infrastructure programs constitutes a critical element in strategic planning in developing countries. This paper has analyzed the infrastructure development program in Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Pakistan), and revealed major shortcomings in the areas of decision-making, stakeholder management, and role ambiguity. Approaches to remedy these shortcomings have, thus, been proposed. Keywords: project governance; program; infrastructure development; Gilgit-Baltistan

Infrastructure projects in developing countries have been criticized for cost overrun, delay, substandard construction works, ineffectiveness and low efficiency. In this regard, the project governance approach offers a structured mechanism to analyze and address all of these inherent risks in a timely manner. This study has reviewed the academic literature relating to the need for project governance on infrastructure projects in order to assess the potential causes of the success and failure of projects. The review is further elaborated by discussing a case study, which represents an example of the ill planning of infrastructural development projects in the Northern region of Pakistan. This study suggests the need for exploring potential applications of project governance practices in public sectors of developing countries.

2014

Figure 1.1: Search result of publications on project governance vs publications on project management (

It is often assumed that there are important differences in the way construction projects are managed in developed and developing countries. However, identical or parallel assessments are rarely applied to compare the two contexts and thus very little is known about how and to what extent project governance really differs in developing countries when compared to developed ones. Yet, understanding these differences can largely inform decision-making and project management. This research was based on an international survey that addressed the perception of project participants regarding three categories of analysis: (a) formal structuring, (b) informal structuring and communications, and (c) stakeholder participation. Special attention was given to informal communication because of its influence in determining relations between project participants. Results show that procurement units have more influence and authority (formally and informally) in developed countries, whereas the top m...

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT, 2020

ABSTRACT Recently, the problem of construction project implementation had received great contemplation throughout Ethiopia. Therefore, the main aim of this part was to explore the political risk factors affecting the proper implementation of construction projects in Ethiopia. The study used a quantitative research method together with primary and secondary sources of data. For this, one hundred individuals in the construction atmosphere partaken in this study. The study investigated that political risk factors primarily lack of bureaucratic quality, lack of accountability; military based enterprises involvements on construction project, investment profile, socioeconomic situations, corruption, external and internal conflicts, ethnical and religious tensions as well as ineffective implementation of law and order were drastically influenced the degree of construction projects functioning in Ethiopia. Therefore, to improve the degree of implementation of the construction projects success, parties in the construction industry shall continuously improves the degree of bureaucratic quality, democratic accountability, military organization appointment in construction project works, investment profile, socioeconomic conditions, implementation of law and order , corruption, internal and external conflicts as well as tensions by undertaking an effective risk management scheme throughout the project lifecycle. The client, contractors, owners and stakeholders shall hearten the culture of partnership and teamwork because the construction project is whereby several the parties have mutually performed for an extended time. Finally, the correct method for the participants in the construction contracts is to apply cooperative problem-solving arrangement since it promote the economy of time, integrative agreement, efficiency and effectiveness as well as adjustment of complex project atmosphere. KEYWORDS Ethiopia, construction, project, risk.

Managing Large-Scale Government Projects: Challenges and Best Practices -A Case Study of West African Government Projects, 2025

Large-scale government projects are critical for socio-economic development, particularly in developing regions such as West Africa. However, these projects often face significant challenges, including resource constraints, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and stakeholder misalignment. This article examines the key challenges associated with managing large-scale government projects in West Africa and explores best practices to enhance project success. Drawing on case studies from the region, the study highlights the importance of robust governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive project management strategies. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and project managers aiming to improve the delivery of public infrastructure and services.

2009

Abstract Prior research on the governance of large infrastructure projects has emphasized the question of who should own and operate long-lived infrastructure assets, comparing public and private organizations with respect to productive efficiency or the distribution of welfare.