Analysis Factors Affecting Success Of Public Projects Implementation :A Study On Sebeta City, Oromia Regional State

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze factors affecting success of public projects implementation the case of Sebeta City, Oromia Regional State. The study used descriptive and explanatory research design. The study targeted a sample of 211 from a target population of 450 located in the study area. Simple random and purposive non random sampling technique was utilized in selecting the respondents for the study. Primary and secondary data was collected from the study respondents using questionnaires and interview which were self-administered. Data was analyzed descriptively and presented through figures, tables, percentages, bar charts, pie charts and tabulation to show differences in frequencies. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 was used to aid in coding, entry and analysis of quantitative data obtained from the closed ended questions. Binary logistic regression was used to Analysis the major Factors Affecting Success of Public Projects Implementation. The study revealed out that the major Factors Affecting Success of Public Projects Implementation was poor project initiation, followed by poor project planning/design system, poor project monitoring, and evaluation and controlling system, poor communication and improper project closure. Therefore considering the importance the study recommends the organization to focus on Project identification, feasibility study, appraisal and selection, proper project planning tools and priciples,recurrent monitoring, evaluation and control against standard and performance , proper procurement and contract administration, follow effective communication and proper project closure techniques during project implementation. This will ensure that a project success implementation measurement n such as client satisfaction, cost, time and goal can be achieived in the study area..