Critical Path Identification Techniques and Performance of Relief Projects :- Case of Danwadaag IDP in Mogadishu, Somalia

Project critical path identification techniques are crucial for ensuring projects and programs are effective by providing data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement, track progress, make informed decisions, demonstrate accountability, and ultimately achieve desired outcomes, all while learning from past experiences to optimize future initiatives. The study investigated the influence of Project Critical Path Identification Technique and the Performance of Danwadaag relief project in Mogadishu, Somalia.The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of Critical Path Identification on the Performance of Danwadaag relief project in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study was anchored on Theory of Change (TOC). The study employed descriptive correlation research design. The study population comprised of 260 participants, from which a sample size of 158 was selected. The study used both qualitative and quantitative techniques to collect data. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. The findings indicates that Critical Path Identification (CPI) has a significant positive impact on the project performance. The study concludes that proper implementation of Critical Path Identification is necessary to enhance outcomes, impact and ensure overall performance of Projects. The study recommends that Danwadaag relief project management to integrate project Critical Path Identification(CPI) by involving stakeholders in project path identification to improve project performance.