Enshassi, A and Shaath, K (2007) Training assessment of palestinian contractors. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 12(1), pp. 39-58. ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
The construction industry is the instrument through which urbanization is undertaken. As it is generally recognized as the major locomotive, the construction industry sets the tone for the national economy. In recent months, the construction activities have increased considerably and several major housing and infrastructure projects are now under way both in the West Bank and Gaza. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a training programme, which is conducted in the Gaza Strip for Palestinian contractors. The primary purpose of the programme was to improve management and increase productivity of existing small scale construction enterprises in Palestine. An assessment of Improve Your Construction Business (IYCB) is made. The qualitative research of interviewing was used in this study. This has been conducted by reviewing project documents, reports, publications and interviewing all the project's stakeholders, at the institutional level as well as the level of the intended direct and indirect beneficiaries. The paper concludes with a set of findings and recommendations in order to supply the necessary feedback and information needed to assess and possibly revise policies, strategies, objectives, institutional arrangements and resources.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | assessment; iycb programme; palestinian contractors; performance; training |
| Index terms: | infrastructure project, construction industry, Gaza Strip, small scale, national economy, productivity, construction activity, Palestine, urbanization, housing, publication, documents, qualitative research, programme, strategy |
| Subjects: | management, physical geography and landforms, professional development, production management, Geography, project controls, industry analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, research design and methodology, research dissemination and communication, construction type, urban planning, economic analysis, construction operations |
| Topics: | Time Control, Site Management, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Construction Technology, Governance |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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