Factors that affect development project in Attaining Development Plans, the Case of Shabe Sombo Woreda, Jimma Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the factors that affect development project in attaining development plans the case of Shabe Sombo Woreda, Jimma Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. To this end, the study employed a descriptive survey design, which involves a mixed research approach. Important data for the study was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Methods of data collection involve: questionnaire, key informant interviews and focus group discussions were utilized for collecting data depending on the objectives of the study. The findings of the study showed that the challenging factors for the success of development projects mainly depended on government officials, government employees, and the community as a whole. The findings of the study also indicated that the challenges of development projects on woreda’s development plan success were influenced to highly. In one way or another, development plan is challenged by development projects. The intended Woreda’s development plan via water, health, education, roads, and agriculture is mainly challenged by failure of the development projects. The findings of the study showed that the stakeholders’ participation in the woreda’s development projects implementation is weak. The study recommends that to achieve the development plan of the Woreda, the development project needs the cooperation and collaboration of all stakeholders (government officials, government employees, and the community as a whole)