Assessment of the Effect of Project Management Practices on the Sustainability of the Poultry Farming Project: A Case of the Cooproriz Ntende Project in Gatsibo District, Rwanda

Esperance Mugabe Umutesi; Sam  Bazimya

doi:10.51867/ajernet.6.2.27

Authors

Umutesi Mugabe Esperance
esperance.tesi@gmail.com
University of Kigali, Rwanda
Sam Bazimya (PhD) Senior Lecturer, University of Kigali, Rwanda https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5275-4491

Keywords:

Cooproriz Ntende Project, Gatsibo District, Poultry Farming Project, Project Management Practices, Project Sustainability, Rwanda

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to assess the effect of project management practices on sustainability of poultry farming project. Specially, it examines the effect of project communication, project planning and project leadership on sustainability of poultry farming project. The study was guided by participatory communication theory, planning theory and leadership theory. It adopted descriptive and correlational research design. The target population of the present study were 2,497 people. A sample size of 96 respondents determined by Taro Yamane formula. The research utilized primary data collected through questionnaires, which was the most practical method due to its applicability and suitability to the research problem and population size. The data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The study used simple random sampling to select respondents. The study findings showed that positive effect of (M=3.88) project communication on sustainability of poultry farming project, further there is effect of (M3.88) project planning on sustainability of poultry farming project, lastly, there is effect of (M=3.85) project leadership on sustainability of poultry farming project. Regarding to the predictors, there is a significant effect of (t=2.950, p=0.004˂0.05) project communication on sustainability of poultry farming project, further, there is significant effect of project planning of (t=3.849, p=0.000˂0.05) on sustainability of poultry farming project, lastly, there is significant effect of (t=5.756, p=0.000˂0.05) project leadership on sustainability of poultry farming project. The study concludes that project communication, project planning and project leadership significantly contribute to predicting and positively influencing sustainability of poultry farming project implemented by COOPRORIZ NTENDE in Gatsibo district, Rwanda. The study recommends that managers should regular communicate with team members and stakeholders to address challenges and maintain momentum throughout the project lifecycle. Feedback mechanisms can enhance adaptability and improve outcomes, while a realistic timeline with milestones allows for better tracking and timely adjustments. Risk management should be integrated into the planning process, identifying potential challenges and developing strategies to mitigate them. Further, project managers should involve guidelines for achieving specific goals and manage resources effectively, demonstrating adaptability and navigating challenges and changes in project scope or direction.

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