Title:
FACTORS OF THE MID-TERM PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: AN EVIDENCE FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Authors:
Dr. Mahamadi Nanema, Dr. Théophile Bindeouè Nassè, Nicolas Carbonell, Prof. Alidou Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso

Abstract:

This research aims to analyze the factors of performance at mid-term development projects in developing countries in general and in particular in the context of Burkina Faso. This is to identify the internal and external factors that explain the level of performance at mid-term development projects in Burkina Faso context. The methodology used is essentially based on the hypothetico-deductive approach. The overall sample size is 60 respondents, but because of technical issues and professional issues only 35 respondents have been able to participate actively on the quantitative aspect of the study. The research results show, first, that there are two internal factors to project management that positively and significantly influence performance at mid-term development projects in Burkina Faso. These are the planning variable and the Human resources management variable, respectively.  Second, concerning the identified external factors, only the variable environment or area of project intervention influences positively and significantly the mid-term performance at development projects in Burkina Faso. Nevertheless, recommendations are formulated for more efficiency in the implementation of development projects.