Project Politics in Public Housing in Small Island Developing States: A Case Study of Cost and Revenue

Authors

  • Gunness Sudama Saint Augustine Campus
  • Ryan Rampair Saint Augustine Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/jbsm.1998

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to explore the intricate dynamics of project politics in public housing development within Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with a particular focus on the interplay between costs and revenue.

Methodology: Utilizing a detailed case study approach, this paper investigates a specific public housing project in a SIDS, analyzing the political dynamics surrounding its cost and revenue aspects.

Findings: The study reveals that political factors significantly influence decision-making processes, resource allocation, and the financial viability of public housing projects in SIDS. Political interference often results in resource misallocation, cost overruns, and inefficiencies in revenue generation. Additionally, patronage and nepotism lead to housing resource distribution based on political favoritism rather than genuine need, undermining the effectiveness and fairness of public housing initiatives.

Contribution to Theory, Policy, and Practice: This research underscores the critical importance of addressing project politics to ensure sustainable and effective housing solutions in SIDS. By highlighting the need for enhanced financial viability, transparency, and accountability in public housing projects, this study contributes valuable insights to the theoretical understanding of development politics. It also offers practical recommendations for policymakers to mitigate political interference, thereby fostering equitable and sustainable public housing solutions in SIDS.

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Author Biographies

Gunness Sudama , Saint Augustine Campus

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,

Faculty of Engineering University of the West Indies

Ryan Rampair , Saint Augustine Campus

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,

Faculty of Engineering University of the West Indies

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Published

2024-06-15

How to Cite

Sudama , G., & Rampair , R. (2024). Project Politics in Public Housing in Small Island Developing States: A Case Study of Cost and Revenue. Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 9(3), 81–103. https://doi.org/10.47941/jbsm.1998

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