Factors of Project delay: In the Case of the Gibe III Hydroelectric Power Project.

Abstract

This paper studied factors that caused delay to the GIBE III hydroelectric power project. Using data collected from 63 former and current employees of the GIBE III Hydroelectric Power Project. Accordingly, the ranks of delay factors are as follows. Lack of finance, Improper planning, Inadequate quality procedure, Design change and unforeseeable circumstances. The research study considered a population of 75 to collect data using census survey. Structured questionnaire and secondary data were also used to collect data. The Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression method. Subsequently, it was determined that Lack of Finance (LOF), Inadequate Quality Procedure (IQP), Design Change (DC), Unforeseeable Circumstances and Improper Project Implementation had negatively impacted the GIBE III hydroelectric power project by causing delay to the project.