Stakeholder management, engagement and perceived project success in Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools in Wakiso District

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stakeholder management, engagement and perceived project success in UPE schools of Uganda. A quantitative cross sectional research design was used to establish the relationship between stakeholder management, engagement and perceived project success in UPE schools of Uganda. The target sample was 181 schools and a sample size of 111 schools was obtained representing 61% of the target sample. The research findings indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between stakeholder management, engagement and perceived project success. Stakeholder management and perceived project success (r =.249 p<.01), engagement and perceived project success (r =.499, p<.01). Stakeholder management and engagement significantly predicted perceived project success and this was supported by the value of R square which showed that they predicted the dependent variable by 25%. However, the study adopted measurement tools used in previous studies and therefore any limitations that were encountered in such studies also affected the study. In conclusion UPE requires the reinforcement of engagement among stakeholders in order to ensure that the project is successful.