| dc.description.abstract | Strategy implementation is critical in creating and sustaining competitive advantage in the business environment that it calls for research and development of appropriate technologies and this research study is part of that effort. In today’s turbulent and competitive environment, there is an increasing recognition of the need for more dynamic approaches to strategy formulating and implementation. Each implementation situation is unique and different and is therefore affected by different factors. The approach to implementation should therefore be customized to each of the different situations and occurrences. This study was investigating the implementation of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) by the Ministry of Transport in Kenya. It sought to establish the Establish how the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is implementing Public private partnerships. It also sought to establish the challenges the Ministry has encountered or is encountering in the implementation of Public Private Partnerships. The findings of this study will contribute to building the existing body of knowledge on strategy implementation especially in the public sector. A case study of PPP implementation in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure was carried out. To obtain primary data, which was qualitative in nature, Eight top level executives were interviewed by use of an interview guide. Secondary data was obtained from desk research, the internet and printed records. The data collection instrument used was an interview guide. Data was analyzed in accordance with the objectives of the study using content analysis method. Findings from the study indicate that the Ministry is very keen on quality services being provided in set timeframes and within the set cost implications. The Ministry is therefore involved in PPP projects to help in the funding of required and necessary projects towards the achievement of the vision 2030. The findings showed that the Ministry has a team that forms the committee responsible for these implementations. The results revealed that the Ministry has set procedures that have been laid down for implementation of PPP projects with the Ministry being responsible for the formulation and implementation. The results of the study also found out that there are challenges affecting the PPP implementation in the Ministry. The study found that improper vetting procedures, political interests and interference, political and socio –economic environment factors and internal vested interests are some of the challenges encountered by the Ministry in the Implementation process a fact that fitted the contextual argument. It is important that the Ministry formulates a proper procedure of investor selection which is transparent, fair and competitive so as to create investor certainty and confidence. The study concluded that PPPs provide opportunities for development for public corporations to harness private enterprises as a means towards economic and social development but the challenges facing implementation of PPPs needed to be addressed. The study provides the Ministry with useful information on how to successfully implement strategies in future by adopting appropriate styles and coming up with effective monitoring and control systems to mitigate challenges associated with strategy implementationwhich should be adopted. The major limitation to this study was the target people who were top executives who had limited time for the interviews and it also demanded that they make a judgement for the institution they work for. Further research is suggested for research on implementation of PPPs by the Private sector or Partners. Another area of is can be research on PPP projects with foreign investors. | en_US |
