Operations strategies and project performance of Japan International Cooperation Agency funded projects in Kenya
Abstract
Operation strategy is critical to successful implementation of projects. Operations
strategy ensures efficient operationalization of projects plans through seamless
implementation. Projects carry activities which have a defined timeline and clear
indicators, the two variables which largely define project success. Through operation
strategies, project work schedules are adhered to and the resource are focused towards
key performance indicators.
Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) has been involved in a number of
projects in Kenya for the last ten years. The projects re multi-sectoral covering the areas
of agriculture, economic infrastructure, health, human resources development,
environment and water and sanitation. The success rate of the projects is high with only
two failures both at sustainability level. An academic understanding of the role is what
this study attempted to investigate on.
The study begins with understanding the concepts of operations, strategy, operations
performance, JICA Projects in Kenya before answering research questions and
objectives. The body of literature in operation strategies and performance of projects is
covered in literature review.
The study carried out the research through collection of data which were analyzed using
SPPP computer program before arriving at the conclusion
Citation
Master of business administrationPublisher
University of Nairobi