The Project Lifecycle in the Political and Economic Cycles in the Developing World Case of Zimbabwe

Authors

  • NYASHA NDEMO Department of Development Programming and Management, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe. Author
  • BEATRICE HICKONICKO Department of Rural and Urban Development, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe Author
  • RUMBIDZAI MPHALO Department of Development Programming and Management, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe Author
  • HALLELUAH CHIRISA Directorate of Research and Innovation, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe Author
  • ARCHEFORD MUNYAVHI Department of Agribusiness and Management, Faculty of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship (FAE), Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST), Zimbabwe Author

Keywords:

developmental projects, projects, funding, political environment, project failure

Abstract

This article is built on a study that investigated a development projects' life cycle in the context of Zimbabwe's political and economic cycles. These projects bring about visible and tangible public goods that can be used as evidence that development is taking place. The study's main goal was to figure out the reasons for the failure of some megaprojects in Zimbabwe within the context of political and economic cycles and provide recommendations on improving that nexus. This study's approach included a desktop review and topic and content analysis for in[1]depth analysis. As argued in the study findings, numerous projects that have been set to fit in particular political and economic periods, have failed to meet the completion deadlines because of constraints within and beyond the project’s control. These include unsustainable use of resources, poor project planning, lack of stakeholder involvement, incompetent project managers, poor inadequate monitoring and evaluation and lack of funding and an unconducive political climate, resulting in the so-called white elephants.

Author Biographies

  • NYASHA NDEMO, Department of Development Programming and Management, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe.

    Nyasha Ndemo-Masimbarasi is a Lecturer at Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University. She is also a DPhil student at Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. She holds an MSc.  Development Studies (WUA), BSc. Honours Development Studies (ZOU), Certificate in Project Planning and Management (UZ) and a Certificate in Law (UNZA). Her research interests are Gender, Poverty, Climate Change, Rural and Urban and Development, Governance, Development Policy, Diplomacy, Multilateral institutions and International Relations.  

  • RUMBIDZAI MPHALO, Department of Development Programming and Management, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe

    Rumbidzai Irene Mpahlo has a background in rural and urban development and civic engagement, her research interests resonate around mobility, urban informality, migration, gender, climate justice and civil society. She holds a BSc Honours in Rural and Urban Planning, a Master’s in Rural and Urban Planning and an advanced Master’s in Development Evaluation and Management. Her current research is on governance in settlements in the urban fringes

  • ARCHEFORD MUNYAVHI, Department of Agribusiness and Management, Faculty of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship (FAE), Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST), Zimbabwe

    Archeford Munyavhi is a distinguished agricultural economist and lecturer at Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST). With a wealth of experience in education and research, Archeford has made significant contributions to the field of agriculture, particularly in climate financing, conflict perspectives, agricultural productivity, gender issues, and emerging technologies. He was born in Zimbabwe and grew up with a passion for Agriculture and Mathematics. He pursued his tertiary education at the Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. He furthered his studies at the Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences (MUAST), obtaining a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics. He began his teaching career in 2013 as a high school teacher, instructing Agriculture and Mathematics for nine years. During this period, he developed a strong foundation in pedagogy and a deep understanding of the needs of students. His dedication and expertise earned him recognition as an outstanding teacher, and he became a sought-after educator in his community. In March 2022, He joined Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST) as a lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics. He brought with him a wealth of experience and a passion for research, which has enabled him to make significant contributions to the university's academic programs. He has co-authored several publications in reputable journals and books, focusing on climate financing, conflict perspectives in agriculture, agricultural productivity, gender issues in agriculture, and emerging technologies in agriculture. His research has been presented at international conferences, and he has collaborated with scholars from various institutions globally. He is a member of the Association of Agricultural Economists of Zimbabwe (AAEZ).  

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Published

2024-10-10

Issue

Volume 2, Issues 1 and 2 (2023)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

The Project Lifecycle in the Political and Economic Cycles in the Developing World Case of Zimbabwe. (2024). Kuveza NeKuumba: The Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University Journal of Design, Innovative Thinking and Practice, 2(1 & 2), Pages: 91 - 113. http://journals.zegu.ac.zw/index.php/knk/article/view/202