Factors impeding performance of local contractors and consultants in water construction projects and strategies for improvement

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dc.contributor.authorPonera, Victor Mamertus
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-09T15:07:19Z
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-07T14:43:19Z
dc.date.available2019-12-09T15:07:19Z
dc.date.available2020-01-07T14:43:19Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.descriptionAvailable in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class Mark (THS EAF HD1699.T34P66)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe importance of local consultants and contractors in solving water problems in the country is buttressed with the emphasis on the triple P policy that is Public Private Partnership in tackling development issues including water problems. As a consequence, local contractors and consultants are widely involved in the execution of water projects. However, the failure of water related projects undertaken by local contractors and consultants is rampant. The objective of this research was to identify factors that constrain performance of local consultants and contractors in water projects and propose strategies that can help improve their performance. The research was both quantitative and qualitative in nature. Data were collected through survey and about forty one representatives of stakeholders participated in the study. Data collected included factors hindering performance and strategies for improvement of local consultants and contractors in water projects. The study has revealed that factors that constrain local contractors/consultants include financial constraints, lack of managerial and technical skills, and inadequate government support. In order to eliminate these factors the study has proposed a number of strategies including the formulation of a policy that shall compel foreign contractors to partner with local ones, waiving import taxes for equipments and provision of training to local contractors/consultants in financial management. The study recommends among others that the government should create a conducing environment to assist local consultants and contactors to participate in carrying out water projects and hence improve their performance.en_US
dc.identifier.citationPonera, V. M (2013) Factors impeding performance of local contractors and consultants in water construction projects and strategies for improvement, Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/813
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectWater resources developmenten_US
dc.subjectLocal contractorsen_US
dc.subjectConsultantsen_US
dc.subjectWater construction projectsen_US
dc.subjectDar es Salaam regionen_US
dc.subjectTanzaniaen_US
dc.titleFactors impeding performance of local contractors and consultants in water construction projects and strategies for improvementen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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