Effects of Government Policy on the Nexus between Project Management Practices and Sustainability of Agribusiness Projects in Kenya
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Date
2024-05
Authors
Kabethi, Joseph Miano
Ngugi, Lucy
Maingi, James
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AJEST
Abstract
The study sought to establish the effects of government policy on the relationship between known project management
practices and sustainability of Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Projects(KAPAP) in selected Counties
in Kenya. The predictor variables were capacity building practices, stakeholder management practices, project design
practices, and monitoring and evaluation practices, while project sustainability was the response variable. Descriptive
and explanatory designs were utilized both in the study. The population comprised of 6,401 KAPAP projects implemented
between years 2012 to 2015. A sample of 376 respondents was selected through multistage random sampling methods.
A semi-structured questionnaire whose reliability was tested through Cronbach alpha coefficient at 0.7 threshold was
used for data collection. Multiple linear regression models were applied in data analysis after testing for normality,
linearity and multicollinearity. From the findings, each of the four project management practices had a statistically
significant influence on the sustainability of KAPAP projects. There was 71.8% joint influence of independent variables
on the dependent variable. The proportion of joint explanation improved by 6.9% on inclusion of government policy as
a moderating variable. This confirmed that government policy statistically and significantly moderated the relationship
between project management practices and project sustainability. The study recommends that project management
practices should be closely integrated with government policies to significantly enhance the sustainability of projects,
particularly in the agribusiness sector. In addition, project managers and other stakeholders should proactively align
their project strategies with current and emerging government policies to enhance sustainability. It is also recommended
that policymakers should work collaboratively with project management teams to develop and nature a supportive policy
environment for projects. The collaborative approach would lead to development of policies that are both practical and
beneficial, ultimately contributing to the achievement of sustainable project objectives.
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Keywords
Project Sustainability, Project Management Practices, Agribusiness, Government Policy
Citation
Miano, K., Ngugi, L., & Maingi, J. (2024, May 18). Effects of Government Policy on the Nexus between Project Management Practices and Sustainability of Agribusiness Projects in Kenya. African Journal of Education,Science and Technology, 7(4), Pg 210-221. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2022/ajest.v7i4.1037