Stakeholders Management and Implementation of Community Development Projects in Tana-River Sub-County, Kenya
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Stakeholder Management, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, County GovernmentAbstract
Purpose: The main aim of this study was to examine the extent to which stakeholder management influences the successful implementation of community development projects in Tana-River sub-county, Kenya.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted in Tana River Sub-County, located in Tana River County, Kenya. The target population for this study consisted of project beneficiaries, project coordinators, local administrators, NGO/CBO representatives, and community leaders. A stratified and simple random sampling techniques was adopted. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire composed of both closed-ended and Likert-scale questions. Descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were used to summarize demographic characteristics and stakeholder engagement indicators.
Findings: The study found that all four dimensions of stakeholder management (identification, communication, decision-making, and monitoring) had a positive and significant effect on the successful implementation of development projects in Tana River, Kenya.
Unique Contribution to Theory Practice and Policy: The study recommended strengthening stakeholder identification, communication, decision-making, and monitoring to enhance project success. The study also recommended identifying stakeholders early as it helps project managers understand their interests, influence, and potential impact, enabling better risk anticipation and engagement strategies.
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