The Effect of Project Management Practices on Project Success in the HealthCare Sector of the Bamenda Municipalities

Fonkam Mongwa Nkam (), Ngomeseng Blessed (), Njekang Dieudonne Nkwati () and Njimanted Godfrey Forgha ()

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management, 2025, vol. 10, issue 3, 17 - 35

Abstract: Purpose: This study investigates the effect of project management practices, specifically; stakeholder engagement, project coordination and risk management on the success of healthcare projects in the Bamenda Municipalities. The aim is to identify key factors affecting project outcomes and inform strategies for enhancing healthcare delivery. Methodology: Employing a cross-sectional design, primary data was collected from 100 healthcare stakeholders involved in 100 projects through structured questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the effect of project management practices on project success, controlling for demographic variables such as gender, age and organization type. Findings: The findings reveal that stakeholder engagement and gender positively affec project success, while project coordination, risk management, age and organization type show negative effcet. Stakeholder engagement significantly enhances project outcomes, whereas deficiencies in coordination and risk mitigation may hinder success. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study integrates stakeholder, systems, and agency theories to improve healthcare project success in Bamenda. It highlights the importance of authentic stakeholder engagement, coordinated project components and effective oversight to align interests and optimize resources. The findings offer policymakers practical strategies for sustainable health development and guide practitioners in adopting best practices. It also informs development partners and communities on fostering inclusive, accountable, and efficient health projects.

Keywords: Healthcare Sector; Project Coordination; Project Management Practices; Stakeholder Engagement; Risk Management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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