Operations strategies and project performance of Japan International Cooperation Agency funded projects in Kenya

Abstract

Operation strategy is critical to successful implementation of projects. Operations strategy ensures efficient operationalization of projects plans through seamless implementation. Projects carry activities which have a defined timeline and clear indicators, the two variables which largely define project success. Through operation strategies, project work schedules are adhered to and the resource are focused towards key performance indicators. Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) has been involved in a number of projects in Kenya for the last ten years. The projects re multi-sectoral covering the areas of agriculture, economic infrastructure, health, human resources development, environment and water and sanitation. The success rate of the projects is high with only two failures both at sustainability level. An academic understanding of the role is what this study attempted to investigate on. The study begins with understanding the concepts of operations, strategy, operations performance, JICA Projects in Kenya before answering research questions and objectives. The body of literature in operation strategies and performance of projects is covered in literature review. The study carried out the research through collection of data which were analyzed using SPPP computer program before arriving at the conclusion