Factors influencing implementation of allpro beekeeping project in Kajiado and Mwingi Districts
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2013-01-25
Authors
Mbae, Robin M.
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Abstract
Project implementation is of major importance as it determines the achievement of the set objectives of a project. It attracts a lot of attention particularly to the beneficiaries and the
stakeholders alike and even the general public. Their involvement is of great contribution to its
success. The purpose of projects is to improve social and economic status of the people. Kenya
has been a net importer of beekeeping products and the challenge has been why the deficit despite the many government and private projects being and having been carried out. The implementation of these projects, design and use of the required tools and techniques needs to be
analyzed and ascertained. Four key issues, stakeholder involvement, financing, capacity building
and culture have been focused to establish their relationship in the implementation of a
beekeeping project. Thus, this study critically evaluated the issues involved in implementation of
ASAL Based Livestock and Rural Livelihoods Support Project (ALLPRO) in Mwingi and
Kajiado Districts. This research study adapted a descriptive survey design and employed simple
and stratified random sampling. The research was conducted using data that is both qualitative
and quantitative data. Structured and unstructured questionnaires were used to collect data from
the implementers, stakeholders and the beneficiaries of the project.
The results showed that there was low stakeholder involvement that contributed to the low
performance of implementation of the ALLPRO beekeeping project. Since the typical Kamba
and Maasai beekeepers are traditionally unwilling to compromise traditional ties for modern
beekeeping practices, culture was found to have greatly influenced implementation in both
districts. There were both positive and negative cultural characteristics that influenced
implementation. Majority of the respondents identified financing as the key driver. Stakeholder
involvement and capacity building were also cited by many respondents, while a number
prioritized culture factors. Other indicators that influenced implementation included, proper
timing, training and adoption of appropriate technologies for the project. Based on these
findings, project coordinators need to find ways to adjust project implementation programmes to
involve stakeholders and cope with cultural characteristics of the target beneficiaries.
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Department of Business Administration,74p.The HD 69 .P75M32 2012
Keywords
Project management --Kenya --Kajiado, Mwingi districts, Bee culture --Kenya --Kajiado, Mwingi districts, Rural development --Kenya --Kajiado, Mwingi districts