Asessing the implementation challenges in the schools under trees and emergency intervention program (SUTEMIP) under the Ministry of Education
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2021-07-09
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Abstract
This study is aimed at examining the challenges to implementing the schools under trees and
emergency intervention programme (SUTEMIP) under the Ministry of Education, Ghana. In
this regard, the researcher set three main objectives; to examine the status of implementation
of SUTEMIP projects, to identify the challenges to implementation and to identify strategies
to curtail the challenges to the implementation of SUTEMIP projects. The study adopted a
quantitative strategy with a deductive approach, which implied a questionnaire survey and
statistical analysis. The study commenced with a literature review on the three main themes of
the study; status, challenges and strategies to curtail the challenges. The outcome, a
comprehensive list catalogue together with the view of experts was used to finalize a
questionnaire survey for data collection. The researcher then used the survey tool to collect
data from experts involved in the implementation of SUTEMIP projects. To be specific, the
study used a census survey approach. Thus, questionnaires were distributed to all forty-seven
(47) members of the population. Forty-five (45) responsive questionnaires were returned after
a month. Subsequent stages involved data analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences
v24 and Microsoft Excel. The main analysis done here included frequencies, percentages,
reliability testing, modes, means score and Anova. Frequencies and percentages were used to
explore the occurrence of similar responses in various sections of the questionnaire. In addition
to the above, mean score ranking was used to estimate and rank the various factors identified
for status of implementation, challenges and strategies based on the average scores of the
respondents for each and Anova for comparing means. From the analysis, SUTEMIP projects
perform the most concerning intended users and minimal technical start-up problems because
projects are readily accepted by intended users. This notwithstanding, performance in terms of
process of implementation, schedule and financial performance were low. The ten topmost
challenges to the implementation of SUTEMIP projects are corrupt practices, unrealistic
bidding quotations and timelines, untimely release of funds, delays in payments, delays in the
provision of the right logistics at the right time, lack of funding, inappropriate feasibility
studies, management practices, bureaucracy, fluctuation in prices, poor planning, interference
of clients and users, political interference and poor supervision. To overcome this challenges
the study rated competent contractor selection (experience in similar works), provision and
simplifying funding process, competent subcontracting, allocation of sufficient funds to
project, consistent task review, adequate dialogue with interlinked agencies at the preparatory
stages of the project, setting of clear purpose for project, proper relationship between
consultants and contractors, assimilation of input of target users into project plan and
anticipation of short-term disruptions as the most suitable strategies. The results of the Anova
indicated higher level of agreement between and within group of participants. Nonetheless, the
study encountered some limitations such as the narrow scope of data collection and methods.
Nonetheless these provide opportunities for future studies.
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A thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology, College of Art and Built Environment in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of Degree of Master of Science.
Keywords
Implementation, Challenges, Strategies