Chileshe, N and Kavishe, N (2022) Human capacity building strategies for improving PPP implementation in Tanzanian construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(6), pp. 906-923. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: Implementation of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in African projects is inundated with a number of capacity building challenges which affects growth and project performance. Further, there is paucity of empirical studies on the strategies for overcoming these challenges. Therefore, this research addresses that knowledge gap by examining the human capacity building (HCB) strategies for improving PPP implementation in construction projects in developing countries, with a focus on Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach: HCB strategies identified from the scoping review were administered to 81 handpicked Tanzanian practitioners attending PPP training course. To examine the differences in the perception of the identified HCB strategies, and the relationships between different pairs of the HCB strategies, the data were subjected descriptive statistics, parametric tests, Kendall’s concordance and Pearson correlational analysis, including group wise correlation analysis. Findings: Based on the overall sample, “Engagement of stakeholders on capacity development”, “Organization of PPP seminars and training” and “Introduction of in-house training to Public institutions expected to undertake PPP projects” are the top ranked HCB strategies. “Development of study tours to stakeholders involved in PPP projects” is the least ranked. Significant differences between the sub-groups of “no PPP experience” and “some PPP experience” were evident for “Invitation of International experts to share experiences” and “Sharing of responsibilities” HCB strategies. The “no PPP experience” group rated both strategies higher than those with “some PPP experience”. Practical implications: The identified HCB strategies can be used as a “road map” for the development of appropriate engagement strategies with various stakeholders for the successful implementation of PPP thereby, enhancing the performance of the construction firms. Originality/value: Eight strategies have been identified from the literature and tested for the Tanzanian context. The uniqueness of Tanzanian PPP implementation context arising from varying cultural, organizational, political and economic conditions differentiates the priority of HCB strategies when compared to other contexts where these strategies were investigated. This is germane to the PPP research.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | developing countries; human capacity building; public–private partnership; strategies; Tanzania |
| Index terms: | developing country, partnership, capacity development, economic condition, methodology, empirical study, capacity building, implementation, strategy, practitioner, project performance, human capacity building, statistics, construction firm, construction project, Tanzania, correlation analysis |
| Subjects: | mathematical modelling, organization, contractual arrangements, management, development economics, project management theory and practice, statistical analysis, production management, partnership management, research methods, social and economic development, Geography, practitioner, economic analysis |
| Topics: | International Construction, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Human Resources, Roles and Professions, Business Strategy, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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