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This study concentrated on the Zanzibar Infrastructure Project financed by Donor
Performance. Specifically, it evaluated normal processes among important players in Zanzibar
in managing donor-funded infrastructure projects. In addition, during the execution of donor funded infrastructure projects in Zanzibar, it assessed efficiency in terms of cost and schedule
factors. It also identified the difficulties experienced by donor-funded Zanzibar projects and
suggested approaches to improve the efficiency of donor-funded Zanzibar infrastructure
projects. Through case study design, the study used a quantitative research strategy. It was
performed in Unguja Zanzibar and gathered its information through questionnaires, interviews
and reviews of documentaries.
Based on the findings, it was found that the financed or borrower nation should be responsible
for the use of guidelines for the procurement of products and services linked to projects.
Besides, it was concluded that failure to accept the specified guidelines may not prompt
donors to respond timely on the agreed project. Consequently, such an experience may
obstruct the implementation processes. Similarly, it was concluded that inadequate skills of
the members at implementing unit, delay in delivery of materials, as well as bulky paper
works, delay in payment of project funds, incapable project supervision team from the
implementing unit, everything can influence the efficiency of projects funded by donors.
Furthermore, it was concluded that several addendums to contractors and consultants with
cost implications to the project and project completion have the share of poor achievement
during the execution of projects.
Based on the stated conclusion, it was recommended that stakeholders have to gain a better
understanding of donor projects management. In addition, there is a need for administrative
work to be given technical assistance by the donors to ensure easy implementation of the
procedures and guidelines. It was also recommended that a transparent procurement process
and use of helpful surveillance and assessment methods should be used throughout the
projects for the timely completion of donor-funded projects. In addition, it was recommended
that donor policies and processes be reformed and simplified to encourage collective behavior
and gradual alignment with partner nations. Above all, the state should have the department of
project planning and management to be equipped in project planning and management with
skilled people. This is essential to manage projects funded by donors reasonably |
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