Le, D A; Dang, C N; Le-Hoai, L and Hoang, V Q (2025) Influences of critical success factors on nonprofit outcomes of oda education construction projects: A case of Vietnam. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 23(5), pp. 1423-1446. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose – Official development assistance (ODA) education projects have played a crucial role in improving education and training fields in developing countries, but are often facing several considerable challenges (e.g. long implementation time). Thus, this study aims to identify critical success factors (CSFs) in ODA education projects and investigate the influences of CSFs on ODA project performance measured by 11 nonprofit outcomes (NPOs). Design/methodology/approach – A comprehensive literature review and expert interviews were conducted to compile a list of 35 potential success factors for ODA education projects. Using a survey questionnaire, 143 valid responses were collected from practitioners joining ODA projects in Vietnam. Various statistical methods (e.g. mean score method, Spearman rank correlation test, analysis of variance test, factor analysis and regression analysis) were used to analyze the collected data. Findings – This research identified seven CSFs for ODA education projects in Vietnam: comprehensive project management competency (C1), clarity and compliance in project execution (C2), transparency and committed funding (C3), external context conditions (C4), well-controlled design and project management procedures (C5), preparations in equipment and complexity insight (C6) and punctual site delivery (C7). Furthermore, the results of regression analysis indicated that comprehensive project management competency (C1) and transparency and committed funding (C3) could significantly affect various NPOs. Originality/value – This study offers significant insights for practitioners (e.g. project managers) to improve ODA projects' performance and effectiveness in the education and training sector of a developing country context (like Vietnam).
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | critical success factors; education projects; nonprofit outcomes; official development assistance; Vietnam |
| Index terms: | funding, effectiveness, project performance, factor analysis, statistical method, implementation, education and training, transparency, regression analysis, project management, variance, project manager, methodology, construction project, developing country context, practitioner, questionnaire, critical success factor, complexity, Vietnam, compliance, developing country, interview, literature review, project management competency, success factor, survey |
| Subjects: | data analysis and analytics, health monitoring assessment and metrics, control systems, data collection methods, profession, systems engineering, statistical analysis, measurement and scaling, professional development, socioeconomic context, project management theory and practice, performance management, contractual arrangements, economic analysis, practitioner, professional education, production management, health safety and environment, Geography, development economics, research methods |
| Topics: | International Construction, Governance, Roles and Professions, Information Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Education, Quality Management, Procurement, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Geographical Context, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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