Abstract:
Project implementation is the phase where visions and plans become reality. This is the logical conclusion, after evaluating, deciding, visioning, planning, applying for funds and finding the financial resources of a project. Technical implementation is one part of executing a project. The purpose of this study is to find out the determinants of project implementation success in DBE. The study is guided by two objectives that seek to assess implementation status of the project financed by DBE and to identify factors that affect pr oject implementation in the case Bank. A descriptive and explanatory research design was adopted for the study. Random sampling technique and the target population is about 152 but a population sample of 110 was used. Primary data was collected using survey questionnaire and also interview was under taken to encourage the research. Data was coded and analyzed using SPSS version 27. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to check the changes in the dependent variable explained by variations in the independent variables. Results indicate that independent variable like form of the company, managerial competency of the project, controlling skill of cost escalation related issue and follow-up or supervision affect project implementation success. Accordingly, the recommendation of the study suggest that the bank should have to encourage managerial competency of the project and the project owners has to hire qualified & experienced project manager the Bank needs to be aware on controlling skill of cost escalation & revise its cost estimation technique. The Bank shall also incorporate contingency budget plan in the project cost determination while undertaking appraisal report related issue and Project implementations follow up or supervision shall be strengthened
