| dc.description.abstract | Unemployment is steadily increasing in many countries across the world, yet so acute in
developing countries with relatively explosive population parameters, that job creation becomes
the focus of all nations. This study focused on the influence of PMC Empowerment on
implementation of infrastructure projects in public institutions in Nyatike Constituency. the study
was grounded on the objectives; PMC access to information on implementation of infrastructure
projects, PMC training on implementation of infrastructure projects, PMC access to resources on
implementation of infrastructure projects and PMC participation on implementation of
infrastructure projects in Nyatike Constituency. It was believed that the results of the study
would of great significance to PMCs implementing infrastructure projects in Nyatike
Constituency, in particular and any other persons engaged in different projects in the country, in
general. In the light of that eventuality, the study would offer insights into superior practices
worth embracing for effective project implementation. Besides, the study would also be
significant to the government in formulating policies that would be favorable to implementation
of projects as alternative employment opportunities. Moreover, the study would also benefit
other development partners such as the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other
donors to adopt suitable measures for gainful project implementation. The study was grounded
on the theory of social action by Slocum (1962) and Rothman (1968). Descriptive survey
research design was used in the study targeting a population of 1500 PMC Members, from which
a sample was 10% of the target population (150) respondents was drawn. Data was collected
using questionnaire, which was pretested to establish its effectiveness. Validity was ascertained
through adequate courage of research objectives, expert judgment and peer review, while
reliability was measured using slit- half method in which a coefficient correlation of 0.84 (alpha
value) was obtained proving that the instrument was very reliable. Data was analysed using
descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies and presented 'using frequency tables.
The study findings revealed that PMCs implementing infrastructure projects in Nyatike
Constituency had inadequate training relevant to project management, notwithstanding the fact
that the respondents had indicated that training was very significant to effective project
implementation. By and large, the study acknowledged that adequate resources, access to
information and PMC participation had significant influence on implementation of infrastructure
projects in public institutions in Nyatike Constituency. The study recommended that training of
PMC Members be emphasized, resources be adequately allocated, exposure be encouraged and
PMC participation be stressed to enhance project implementation. For further research, the study
recommended; research on influence of leadership and aspects of cultural practices on project
implementation be undertaken. | en_US |
