Building a Body of Knowledge in Project Management in Developing Countries

Edited by George Ofori

in World Scientific Books from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: This book presents a state-of-the-art account of the recent developments and needs for project management in developing countries. It adds to the current state of knowledge on project management in general by capturing current trends, how they widen the content and scope of the field, and why there is a need for a specialist body of knowledge for developing countries. Eminent experts in this domain address the specific nature and demands of project management in developing countries, in the context of its scope and priorities, and discuss the relationships between this emerging field and established bodies of knowledge. The book also addresses the future of project management in developing countries and how this might influence mainstream project management. This important book will be an essential reference for practitioners, students, researchers and policymakers engaged in how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of project management in developing countries.

Keywords: Project Management; Developing Countries; Project Integration Management; Project Scope and Schedule Management; Project Cost and Quality Management; Project Resource and Risk Management; Communications Management; Project Procurement Management; Project Stakeholder Management; Industry Development; Operating Environment of the Industry; Supply Chain Management; Project Leadership; Operating and Facilities Management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L74 O2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
ISBN: 9789811224713
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 3 Imported Project Management Practices in Developing Countries: The Problem of Insufficient Adaptation to Local Project Governance Systems in the Construction Sector , pp 67-101

Gonzalo Lizarralde, Holmes Páez and Benjamin Herazo

Ch 5 Project Scope Management in Developing Countries , pp 141-178

Martin Morgan Tuuli, Ebenezer Adaku, Eric Z. Banye and Annette S. Tettey

Ch 6 Project Schedule Management in Developing Countries , pp 179-214

Hemanta Doloi

Ch 7 Project Cost Management , pp 215-260

Nii A. Ankrah and Emmanuel Manu

Ch 8 Quality Management in Construction Projects in Developing Countries — Where To, From Current Body of Knowledge? , pp 261-294

Pantaleo D. Rwelamila

Ch 9 Curbing Communication Challenges in Construction Project Management in Developing Countries , pp 295-319

Fidelis Emuze, L.G. Mollo and Bankole Awuzie

Ch 10 Construction Project Risk Management in Developing Countries , pp 320-354

Abid Hasan and Imriyas Kamardeen

Ch 11 Project Procurement Management in Developing Countries , pp 355-386

Ron Watermeyer

Ch 12 Project Stakeholder Management in Developing Countries , pp 387-416

Ezekiel Chinyio and Eric-Kingkof Kofi Opoku-Ohemeng

Ch 13 Project Performance Indicators and Their Management in Developing Countries , pp 419-444

Abimbola Windapo

Ch 14 Managing the Operating Environment of Projects in Developing Countries , pp 445-476

Emmanuel Adinyira, Kofi Agyekum and George Ofori

Ch 15 Embedding Facilities Management Knowledge into Project Management in Developing Countries , pp 477-513

Nayanthara De Silva and Ashan Senel Asmone

Ch 16 Distinct Project Management for Post-disaster Reconstruction Projects in Developing Countries , pp 514-551

Roshani Palliyaguru, Dilanthi Amaratunga, Aravindi Samarakkodi and Shavindree Nissanka

Ch 17 How Cost Estimators Develop Estimates: Experiences from the Indian Context , pp 552-581

Shubham Bajaj and Ashwin Mahalingam

Ch 18 Body of Knowledge in Developing and Implementing Construction Industry Improvement Programs , pp 582-617

Gangadhar Mahesh, Desalegn Girma Mengistu and Mohan M. Kumaraswamy

Ch 19 Project Leadership in Construction in Developing Countries , pp 618-655

Shamas-ur-Rehman Toor and George Ofori

Ch 20 Infrastructure Projects and Project Management in Brazil: Challenges and Trends , pp 659-701

Flavia de Souza, Fernanda Borges, Mariana Wyse, Tiely Mognhol and Silvio Melhado

Ch 21 Project Management in Developing Countries — A Case of Indian Construction Industry , pp 702-736

Kumar Neeraj Jha, Ajit Kumar Sinha, Satish Kumar Viswanathan, Santu Kar and Sparsh Johari

Ch 22 Project Management in Brazil: A Reflection About the Brazilian Context and Its Impact on Social Housing Projects , pp 737-760

Luciani Somensi Lorenzi, Paulo Roberto Pereira Andery and Patricia Elizabeth Ferreira Gomes Barbosa

Ch 23 Rules First or Practice First? The Paradox of Quality Management in Innovative Projects in Developing Countries: A China Case , pp 761-791

Yan Ning and Shang Gao

Ch 24 A Review of the Evolution of Project Management in South Africa , pp 792-819

Clinton Aigbavboa, John Aliu and Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

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