Achieving Successful and Sustainable Project Delivery in Africa: How to Implement Effective and Efficient Project Management Practices and Policies

African nations need to develop efficient project management practices and policies to achieve sustainable economic development. This book suggests how to eliminate and correct causes of failures of projects in construction, water treatment, electricity, and renewable energy. It also recommends preparing and developing a vision, mission, and strategic objects for a business plan to be implemented for successful operations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

African nations face significant challenges in developing their industrial and economic infrastructure, including water supply, electrical systems, roads, and railways. The lack of funding is a major obstacle to achieving the levels of development seen in developed nations. Many African companies rely on government assistance and global companies seeking to invest in the region, but many projects fail to meet the needs of the nation. To promote their own economic development, African nations must adopt efficient project management practices and policies.

This book, written by a multidisciplinary project management consultant, aims to contribute to the body of knowledge that can help African countries achieve and sustain economic development. It suggests ways to eliminate and correct the causes of project failures in construction, water treatment, electricity, and renewable energy. The book also emphasizes the importance of obtaining sustainable harvesting of the benefits of project deliverables to implement various aspects of economic development.

The suggestions presented in this book are comprehensive and aimed at creating a root-and-branch change that will affect those involved in making decisions about projects and their delivery. Project management teams, their managers, organizational decision-makers, companies looking to invest in the region, and politicians who plan the economy must understand the causes of unhelpful practices and take steps to produce productive and effective delivery of long-term sustainable projects.

In conclusion, this book offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing African nations in developing their industrial and economic infrastructure. By adopting efficient project management practices and policies, African countries can promote their own economic development and achieve sustainable growth.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032400198