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- ItemAnalysing the challenges associated with infrastructural project execution in the Awutu Senya District Assembly(2021-06-17) Odei Akrofi, Richard;Infrastructural assets in a community or country determines the quality of life of the people. In view of the above, it has been on the policy directives of the government of Ghana to increase infrastructure assets delivery in the country through the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). The current study sought to assess the challenges faced by MMDAs in the delivery of infrastructure projects using the Awutu Senya District as a case study. Adopting a case study research design and qualitative research strategy, data was collected from key management personnel who play key role in developmental projects. The data collection was done using interviews. Data analysis was done using content and thematic analysis. From the results of the study, it was found that the Awutu Senya District Assembly embark on a number of developmental projects to meet the needs of their people. Despite the effort there still exist a huge infrastructure gaps that needs to be filled. This infrastructure gap was created as a results of inadequate funds. It was also found that the main challenges to infrastructure delivery by the assembly include political interference, Insufficient funds for project delivery, delay in release of funds by the Central government, abandonment of projects, lack of stakeholder involvement in project delivery, poor planning, delays in project delivery, project cost overruns, over awarding of contracts and delay in payment to contractors for work done. In view of the above it was recommended that the works done by the assembly should be devoid of political interference and conflict of interest. Moreover, adequate funds should be available before commencement of a project to avoid delays in project delivery and abandonment of projects. Stakeholders should also be involved in project planning and delivery.
- ItemFinancing Donor Projects: trends, challenges and opportunities(2021-05-31) Agyemang, Rebecca;Many developing countries have had to rely on donor support to facilitate development in their countries. In recent times Ghana has moved to a middle-income status, suggesting improvements in living conditions. This change in status may have implications on size of funding and the nature of donor support to the country. Available literature on development projects supported by donors have not always been successful. However, fewer studies have been conducted in the Ghanaian context, especially in the area of socio-economic sectors. This study examined the trends of financing by donors (precisely, Department for International Development (DFID)) and investigated challenges associated with donor funded projects in Ghana. In addition, the study uncovered other opportunities for funding development projects in Ghana. Using thematic analysis, six key challenges (themes) emerged, namely: inadequate time to implement and yield benefits of project, issues of finance, variance in realities of implementation and proposed plan, aligning donor priorities with government/NGO priorities, lack of commitment and limited capacity. Inter-donor/beneficiary coordination and sustainability planning emerged as the main themes as a strategy to improve donor funded project. The study recommended that to sustains the gains of projects it is important for donors to coordinate among themselves and embed sustainability in the design of programmes. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings have been discussed.