Determinants of successful delivery of Public-Private Partnership renewable energy projects in Kenya
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2023
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Mathu, L.
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Strathmore University
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This research aimed to identify determinants of the delivery of PPP-renewable energy projects in Kenya and propose a framework for improving project success. The research objectives were to establish the significant determining factors (both internal and external) necessary for the successful delivery of PPP renewable energy projects in Kenya, and the extent to which they impact successful project delivery; to develop a framework for the management and delivery of renewable energy (RE) public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Kenya; and to evaluate the impact of the proposed framework on the successful delivery of RE PPP projects in Kenya from a project management and societal benefits perspective. It employed a mixed-methods approach, including questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, to collect data from renewable energy stakeholders. Thematic analysis and statistical methods were used for data analysis. The study revealed that lack of government support and commitment, political, financial, management, and operational factors, and poor project management were key factors influencing the successful delivery of PPP renewable energy projects in Kenya. Political stability and support, financing access, reliable infrastructure, strong project management, skilled workforce, and clear regulatory framework were identified as critical for large-scale PPP-RE project success. The recommended framework includes policy development, effective project and program management, stakeholder engagement, project control, and continuous improvement. The findings were validated through stakeholder interviews, confirming the usefulness, effectiveness, and implementability of the proposed framework, with the suggestion to anchor it in law for operationalization.
Keywords: Public Private Partnership, Project success, Project management, Renewable energy projects, Project failure, Public participation, Kenya.
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Mathu, L. (2023). Determinants of successful delivery of Public-Private Partnership renewable energy projects in Kenya [Strathmore University]. http://hdl.handle.net/11071/13443