OPTIMIZING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN RWANDA
Abstract
Background and problem statement: This study investigates resource management practices within Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Rwanda's construction and infrastructure sector to identify operational inefficiencies and propose optimization strategies. Despite strong policy frameworks under Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1 and NST2), PPP projects in Rwanda continue to experience cost overruns, project delays, and underutilized resources, primarily linked to weak resource planning, fragmented coordination, limited skilled labor, and inadequate risk management capacity.
Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected through a structured survey of 54 professionals, 15 semi-structured interviews, 3 focus group discussions, document analysis, and site visits to selected major PPP projects in Rwanda.
Results and Findings: Findings reveal that only 20% of respondents perceive current resource allocation as efficient, while approximately 80% report project delays linked to mismanagement. Funding inconsistencies (67%), lack of transparency (72%), and communication gaps (74%) were identified as the most critical challenges significantly affecting PPP efficiency.
Conclusion and Recommendations: Balanced risk allocation, digital monitoring systems, lifecycle planning, performance-based contracting, and institutional capacity strengthening are recommended to enhance PPP resource management and accelerate sustainable infrastructure development in Rwanda.
Keywords: Public-Private Partnerships, resource management, infrastructure development, Rwanda, project efficiency.
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