Factors Influencing Implementation Of Development Projects- An Empirical Study of Selected African Countries

Abstract

Over the last forty years, implementation research has widely covered the philosophy, strategies, and methods of implementation. While several factors have been identified as influencing implementation, outlining the relative importance of explanatory/actors can be quite challenging due to existing gaps in the literature. This study assesses how some important factors influence the implementation rate of projects. The study results show that project size, clarity of objectives, external funding, and political conditions are significant determinants of the rate of implementation. Some policy implications of this study are securing more funds and improving the political conditions surrounding projects to accelerate implementation.