Influence of Project Planning on Completion of United Nations Joint Programme on Local Governance Road Rehabilitation Projects

Karuri Solomon Waiganjo () and Ann Wangui Karanja ()

International Journal of Project Management, 2022, vol. 5, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of project planning on completion of United Nations Joint Programme on Local Governance road rehabilitation projects. Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The target population was 250 staff working at United Nations Joint Programme on Local Governance (UNJPLG) road rehabilitation projects. The study population included project engineers, clerk of works, project managers, contractors, supervisors, community leaders, and donors making total of 250 respondents. The research study embraced stratified random sampling method and a sample size of 154 respondents was obtained using the Yamane (1967) formula. The study further used structured questionnaires which consisted of both open-ended and closed-ended questions to collect data from the selected respondents. A pilot study was also conducted to test the validity and reliability of the questionnaires. After data was collected, it was examined for efficiency, clarity and clearness. Coding was done on the basis of the place of the participants. Measurable information was evaluated utilizing Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 21) for Microsoft home windows, that included detailed and inferential analysis. Data was presented using chart, frequency tables and pie charts. Findings: Results determined that project planning had a significant influence on completion of road rehabilitation projects by UNJPLG. Findings imply that there is an effective road rehabilitation project management plan by United Nations Joint Programme on Local Governance, which enhances their completion. There is also a suitable subdivision of the road rehabilitation project activities into tasks and sub-activities by UNJPLG which enhances their completion. Moreover, goals for the road rehabilitation projects are well drafted by United Nations Joint Programme on Local Governance which enhances the completion of the projects. Recommendations: United Nations Joint Programme on Local Governance should seek involvement of all key stakeholders in implementation of road rehabilitation projects to enable them to understand the plans and activities in the planning phase. When coming up with a schedule of tasks and activities, top management should ensure that all levels of the organization are involved so that the plans can be owned by all employees and key stakeholders.

Keywords: Project Planning; Completion; United Nations Joint Programme; Local Governance Road Rehabilitation Projects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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