ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF PROJECT PLANNING AND EXECUTION IN AN URBAN DAIRY FARM PROJECT: INCASE OF HOLETA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER DAIRY PROJECT

Abstract

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of project planning and execution in urban dairy farming practice in Holeta agricultural research canter. The study was conducted from target population of the study key stakeholders, including dairy farmers (workers), project managers, agricultural experts, and government officials found in Holeta Agricultural Research Canter Dairy Farm Project using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected from 35 stakeholders using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Surveys: Structured questionnaires and Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders to gain deeper insights into the planning and execution processes. Focus Groups: Organize focus group discussions were used to gather collective perspectives. The gathered data was analysed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Descriptive statistics (e.g., mean, median, standard deviation) were used to summarize the survey data. Inferential statistics (e.g., correlation analysis,) was employed to examine relationships between variables such as planning practices and productivity levels using SPSS version 20. The data analysis of dependent and independent variables reveals that the effectiveness of project planning and execution is influenced by key factors such as stakeholder’s engagement have significant positive impact on successful completion of project deliverable. There is key relationship between independent and dependant variables like: stakeholder engagement with project deliverable, resource allocation and task tracking, task tracking and completion of deliverable, risk management and quality standards and communication and stakeholder satisfaction. Overall, the study concludes that while the project successfully achieved most of its objectives, it faced significant challenges during implementation.Therefore, strengthening project implementation due attention in order to meet project goal.