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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"project governance"”.
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Project governance : coming into focus?
Project governance although an idea recognized in project management since the mid-seventies and although being a concept that is closely related to the other concepts of governance, it is still up for debate. Previous research on the concept reveal that both meaning and application of it within …
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Challenges in adopting a Project Governance system in local government
… present economic and social concerns, as well as governance problems. Even with different types of government involvement, the district municipalities remain inefficient and unable to provide services. Infrastructure projects must be completed to provide services. This technique, which may be …
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Evaluation of the impact of adherence to project governance principles on the outcome of large infrastructure projects implemented in developing economies with Nigeria as an example
… is a strong perception that large infrastructure projects (LIPs) implemented in developing economies fail to meet their original estimations and specifications more than those implemented in developed economies. This situation results in weak infrastructural development in developing economies, …
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The role of governance in the success of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) projects
Project governance sets the guidelines and operational framework that dictates how decisions should be made during the project process to increase the prospects of successful project delivery. Understanding a project governance mechanism and its complexities and resolving challenges in the …
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INTERACTIONAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIES TO A PPP PROJECT
Public private partnership (PPP) projects involve a variety of project governance structures. Common among all these varied structures is the long-term contractual period between multiple public and private entities. These entities include government, concessionaire and financier. The increased …
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Public private partnership contract management failure in information technology service delivery: a qualitative inquiry into the South African Department of Labour ERP implementation project
This PhD research project investigated the failure of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) ICT service delivery project between the South African Department of Labour (DOL) and Siemens Information Services (SIS). The research investigated conditions contributing to management failure of the …
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Identifying and managing the factors needed to implement Benefits Realization Management frameworks in publicly funded innovation projects in South African context
Innovation projects seeks to bring fourth new technology products or services to the marketplace (community) to respond to broader socio-economic challenges. Innovation projects have elements of complexity and uncertainty which often fails to meet stakeholder expectations. This requires the need to …
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Best Practices in Stakeholder Engagement through a Collaborative Procurement System for Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure construction projects engage multiple stakeholders directly and indirectly during the pre-construction stages. Stakeholder engagement is an essential part of the management process, particularly for megaprojects. In large projects, stakeholders have varying information needs and …
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Participation is not enough : associations and local government in the social fund of Nicaragua
Community participation in development projects, in which billions of dollars are invested every year, has become quite controversial. While these initiatives can be beneficial, many participatory projects fall short of expectations, succumbing to problems such as corruption amongst local elites. …
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Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland.
… have started to be considered in other areas. In project management, legacy claims for specific projects have become more common with legacy plans, charters and visions now often incorporated into project approaches. This is despite project management being a discipline where future-orientated …
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Scoping Operational Readiness and Investigating Its Financial Impact in Capital Projects: A Study of the South African Platinum Mining Sector
… (OR) is a critical enabler of successful capital project delivery in the mining industry, ensuring that assets are capable of achieving steady-state operations that meet production, safety, and regulatory objectives. Originating in the United States nuclear sector, the concept has since evolved …
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Critical success factors influencing agile software development projects: a theoretical and empirical investigation
… The Agile mindset to software development and project delivery has substantially improved project outcomes compared to traditional software development methodologies. However, while Agile projects are more successful than traditional approaches, the success rate is considered low, and the …
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Software quality and governance in agile software development
… and surveys. Quality was studied in two projects that used agile software development. The empirical study showed that both projects were successful with multiple releases, and with improved product quality and stakeholders’ satisfaction. The data analysis produced a list of 13 refined …
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Challenges of maintaining highly specialised infrastructure facilities at an institution of higher learning in South Africa
… support from higher management, and ineffective project governance, including lack of formalised contractual agreements and regulatory frameworks. Budget constraints, communication barriers, fragmented communication systems, a lack of a centralised communication mechanism further exacerbate these …
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Benefits management and its value to the organisation: a case study in a private organisation
… the private sector with strategy implementation projects. The key objectives of this study are: to evaluate the alignment of project benefits and the organisations strategic goals, to understand the processes followed to ensure the benefits identified are realised, and to further understand the …