Abstract: This study retrospectively assessed the project life cycle phase’s implementation on Project performance. Specifically, on delving into the Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) Project that is being implemented by the Bamporeze Association in Rulindo District. The research, driven by specific objectives, aimed to assess the influence of project initiation, scrutinize the role of project planning, and evaluate the effect of project implementation on the CCCD project's performance. The study focused on a target population of 2,545 members residing in the Rukozo, Cyungo, and Base sectors, encompassing 12 Child-Centered Community Development Projects administered at the cell levels by the Bamporeze Association. The researcher deemed these respondents critical repositories of information regarding the economic well-being of the communities engaged in the CCCD Project. The sample size, comprising 346 respondents drawn from the targeted population of 2,557, underwent inferential data analysis techniques, including ANOVA and regression coefficients. The analysis revealed statistically significant outcomes, elucidating the intricate relationship between project initiation, planning, and implementation. 69.8% of respondents strongly agree that Beneficiaries were involved during the project initiation, and 64.0%, strongly agree that the project schedules specified during the planning phase were followed, The high mean score of 4.76 reflects a robust consensus on the positive impact of stakeholder involvement on project success whereby 65.1%, strongly agreed with it contributing to the overall performance of the CCCD project. The recommendations, shaped by historical data, accentuate the timeless importance of explicit project initiation, stakeholder engagement, flexible planning and responsive implementation for cultivating impactful and sustainable community development efforts. This historical retrospective, serving as a comprehensive guide, imparts valuable insights to project managers, governmental bodies, and donors, fostering informed decision-making for the effective and enduring advancement of community development endeavors in Rwanda.
Keywords: Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD), project planning, governmental bodies.
Title: ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT LIFE CYCLE PHASES IMPLEMENTATION ON PROJECT PERFORMANCE CASE STUDY: THE CHILD-CENTERED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CCCD) PROJECT IMPLEMENTED BY BAMPOREZE ASSOCIATION IN RULINDO DISTRICT, RWANDA
Author: MUTORE DAVID
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2024 - March 2024
Page No: 122-133
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 07-February-2024
