Critical success factors for managing post-disaster reconstruction projects: the case of Angola

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Nyamagere Gladys Sospeter
Pantaleo Daniel Rwelamila
Joaquim Gimbi

Abstract

Although some studies have been carried out on project management of “typical” construction projects, little work has been done on what makes Post-Disaster Reconstruction Projects (PDRPs) successful. This paper analyses the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for implementation of PDRPs in Angola. The paper adopted a survey and interviews. Data was collected from project participants within the ministry of planning, provincial government office of planning and local government in Angola. A questionnaire with closed questions was completed by 130 survey respondents. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 practitioners selected through purposive sampling. The findings indicate that adequate funding, effective planning, competent project managers, good communication, the active involvement of stakeholders, good written contract, political stability, less bureaucracy in the reconstruction process, economic stability and sufficient resources are the CSFs. The findings further revealed that, there are no differences in the responses between the groups especially between managers and consultants and between contractors and consultants. The findings strongly suggest that CSFs are key resources and skills that determine the successful implementation of a project in terms of its direction and benefits and proposes that stakeholders and project managers should consider these factors for best practices when managing PDRPs. Since PDR is context specific, countries with the same economic status, environment and post-disaster event may benefit from the results. Hence, the study offers new insights to gain an understanding of the CSFs that contribute to best PDR practices.

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Sospeter, N. G., Rwelamila, P. D., & Gimbi, J. G. (2020). Critical success factors for managing post-disaster reconstruction projects: the case of Angola. Construction Economics and Building, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v20i3.7298
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Author Biographies

Nyamagere Gladys Sospeter, Ardhi University

Senior Lecturer,

Building Economics Department

Ardhi University,

Tanzania

Pantaleo Daniel Rwelamila, School of Business Leadership, University of South Africa

Professor of Project Management,

Graduate School of Business Leadership, UNISA

South Africa

Joaquim Gimbi, Director, IED, Uige State, Angola

Director of Provincial office for Integrated Economic Development

Uige State,

Angola