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Critical success factors and success criteria for international development projects in Cambodia

AuthorSok Naly
Call NumberAIT RSPR no.SM-08-15
Subject(s)Rural development--Cambodia--Siem Reap
Community development, Urban--Cambodia--Phnom Penh

NoteSubmitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration in International Public Management
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
Series StatementResearch studies project report ; no. SM-08-15
AbstractProjects implemented by NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisation) and external development partners were acknowledged as having significant impacts on the live of people in Cambodia where poverty alleviation remains challenging. The main purpose of this study was to review the literature of the Critical Success Factors (CSF) and Success Criteria (SC) of International Development Projects (IDP) with the focus of the life cycle based framework by Khang & Moe (2008) in the context of Cambodia, and apply the framework to identify the degree of success of the projects. 102 usable questionnaires, representing 34% response rate, were analyzed. The finding indicates a relatively high project success (3.97 over a 5 point-scale). Its strengths lied in good need assessment, the core organisational capacity, the good account ability, and financial settlement. The significant CSFs contributing to the project success included the understanding of project environment, the effective consultation, ad equate resources and competency. Some weakness and gaps for improvement were mentioned. In addition, some comparative findings between Laos PDR, Vietnam & Myanmar were briefly presented in the conclusion chapter.
Year2008
Corresponding Series Added EntryAsian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-08-15
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Management
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM)
Chairperson(s)Do Ba Khang;
Examination Committee(s)Neal, Mark;Dimmitt, Nicholas J.;
Scholarship Donor(s)Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government of France;
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2008


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