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Evaluating the Project Management Strategies and Challenges in the Implementation of Public Health Intervention Projects in Lusaka, Zambia

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  • Twaambo Michelo

    (University of Lusaka)

  • Ester Munalula Nkandu

    (University of Lusaka)

  • Michael Kalumbu Nsefu

    (University of Lusaka)

Abstract

TThis study evaluated project management strategies and challenges in the successful implementation of health intervention projects in Lusaka, Zambia. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a quantitative survey of 81 frontline health workers with qualitative interviews of 12 key informants, including project managers, donor representatives, and health officials. Additional project performance reports and implementation documents were collected for triangulation. The study focused on five key project management areas: Planning and Scheduling, Budgeting and Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Quantitative results indicated that M&E (M = 4.23, SD = 0.651) and Planning and Scheduling (M = 4.18, SD = 0.681) were the most frequently applied strategies. Regression analysis showed that M&E (β = 0.296, p = .002) and Planning and Scheduling (β = 0.266, p = .008) were strong predictors of project success. Significant correlations were observed between Planning and M&E (r = .642, p

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  • Twaambo Michelo & Ester Munalula Nkandu & Michael Kalumbu Nsefu, 2025. "Evaluating the Project Management Strategies and Challenges in the Implementation of Public Health Intervention Projects in Lusaka, Zambia," African Journal of Commercial Studies, African Journal of Commercial Studies, vol. 6(6).
    • Handle: RePEc:cwk:ajocsk:2025-10
    DOI: 10.59413/ajocs/v6.i6.10
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    • O22 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Project Analysis
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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