PROJECT PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL INCLUSIVE GROWTH PROGRAM IN KENYA
Abstract
The study assessed the influence of project planning on the performance of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Program in Kenya. The study adopted an explanatory research design targeting a population of 229 respondents comprising project managers, project sponsors, and community members. The study used Stratified sampling; the study utilized structured and semi-structured questionnaires to collect data. The questionnaires were distributed via google forms to collect data for the research and to enhance the questionnaire's validity and reliability; a pilot study was carried out in Kiminini sub-county. Quantitative data were coded and entered into the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS, Version 27.0) and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Regression analysis was done to test the level of significance between one variable, confidence level and predictions. The findings showed that project planning significantly affect the performance of NARIGP. Therefore, the study concludes that project planning is key management practices that enhance the performance of NARIGP. The study recommends enhancing collaboration with stakeholders to identify and leverage additional resources is essential.
Keywords: Project Planning, Project Performance, NARIG
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