Procurement Processes Management and Infrastructure Project Implementation in Ntoroko District Local Government
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Purpose: Rapid population growth and urbanization, and the need for improved standards of living of citizens, have pushed governments across the globe to invest heavily in infrastructure projects. Evidence show that real transformation of rural communities and probability for boosting regional competitiveness hinges on the successful implementation of government infrastructure projects. WHY: Infrastructure expenditure impact significantly on job growth and other multiple related economic benefits. This study examined the role of procurement processes management on infrastructure project implementation in Ntoroko District Local Government.
Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design using quantitative approaches. A sample of 67 respondents was determined from the target population of 80 using the (Krejcie & Morgan, 1970). Data was collected using survey method to collect quantitative data and employed a structured self-administered questionnaire with closed-ended questions anchored on a five-point Linkert scale. Descriptive and inferential techniques were used for data analysis.
Findings: Findings reveal a statistically positive and significant association between procurement process management and infrastructure project implementation (β =0.468, t=5.390, p-value = 0.000).
Recommendations: Since the relationship between procurement process management and infrastructure project implementation was confirmed, the study recommends that procurement managers put more efforts on improving procurement process management particularly in project planning, supplier selection, and contract management. Agency theory displayed the power to explain the principal-agent relationships which expresses the imperative for procurement managers to constantly mitigate principal-agent problems through transparent bidding and contractor oversight. The study reminds policymakers to prioritize capacity building, digital procurement systems, and anti-corruption measures to optimize procurement efficiency and infrastructure outcomes in Uganda’s decentralized governance context.
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