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Improving Project Management Process Controls in Africa

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  • April 29, 2024
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Dr. Stephen Hammond’s research investigates the relationship between project management practices and project success for Metropolitans, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana. It also explored the causes of delay or failure of projects undertaken by the MMDAs. Finally, the study assessed the differences between the critical success factors for donor funded projects or locally funded projects in the MMDAs. One of the findings is the absence of organizational Project Management Offices (PMOs) in Ghana and designated Project Management Professionals (PMPs) in all the MMDAs who partook in this study. 

Only two persons out of the 245 participants were certified PMPs, which are favored in the U.S., or the Projects in Controlled Environments 2 (Prince2), which are favored in the UK. Thus, even though 243 out of 245 participants play major roles in project management across the MMDAs, they do not have basic project management certifications and or credentials. The study revealed that management and administrative practices were the most significant among the factors influencing project delay or failure in the various MMDAs. A significant finding was that the MMDA project managers did not have a minimum level of project management training, hence did not understand project management practices and methodologies. 

This study is limited by the experience of respondents who rarely engage in projects in the various MMDAs. Their varied backgrounds and portfolios may have affected their responses since it may not be based on the experience of executing projects but rather on observation and indirect involvement as officers in the various MMDAs. This study makes recommendations to the MMDAs in collaborations with the government of Ghana to adopt the PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE MMDAs OF GHANA 3 project concept and establish a PMO in the various MMDAs. MMDAS should train respective officers in project management to increase project success by establishing a PMO to handle the projects at the various MMDAs.

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Improving Project Management Process Controls in Africa

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2 Comments on “Improving Project Management Process Controls in Africa”

Anna Farberova
23 Jul 2024

Enhancing Project Management Practices in Ghana’s MMDAs – 07-23-2024

Stephen, thank you for presenting your research findings on project management practices within Ghana’s Metropolitans, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). Your study offers valuable insights into the factors influencing project success and the challenges leading to project delays or failures among MMDAs.

The study highlights a notable deficiency in project management certifications among MMDA personnel, with only two out of 245 participants possessing credentials like PMP or Prince2. This underscores the absence of structured Project Management Offices (PMOs) within MMDAs, revealing a critical need for capacity building in project management across these institutions.

Your research identifies management and administrative practices as primary contributors to project delays or failures within MMDAs, emphasizing the significance of enhancing project management competencies among personnel. The lack of formal project management training further underscores the necessity for skill development in this field.

Furthermore, your study’s emphasis on the Project Management Process and Control underlines the importance of implementing structured project management frameworks. Effective control mechanisms, including monitoring and evaluation, are crucial for mitigating project risks and ensuring successful project outcomes. This aspect of your research underscores the need for MMDAs to adopt standardized project management practices to enhance project delivery efficiency.

The recommendations proposed in your study advocate for the establishment of PMOs within MMDAs and the implementation of comprehensive project management training programs. Collaborative efforts between MMDAs and the Ghanaian government are essential to standardize project management practices and improve project outcomes.

Your findings call for urgent action to strengthen project management capabilities within MMDAs, contributing to more effective project delivery and sustainable development across Ghana.

Thank you for your insightful contribution to this critical area of research.

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Lambert Ciza
6 May 2025

In many contexts, project management as management in general, suffers from the learning by doing approach that tends to dominates in the public, and development sectors. I believe there is a huge opportunity for building healthy economies through promotion of management principles and expertise in our organizations, and institutions, including public ones,

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