Articles with "dam projects" as a keyword



Causal relationship between project financing and overruns in major dam projects in Africa

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Published in 2024 at "Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management"

DOI: 10.1108/ecam-03-2023-0286

Abstract: PurposeCost and schedule overruns are rife in dam projects. Normative evidence espouses overruns as though they are inimical to development and prosperity aspirations of stakeholders. This study examines the causal relationship between project financing and… read more here.

Keywords: project financing; relationship project; finance; causal relationship ... See more keywords

Matching the Project Manager's Roles to Project Types: Evidence From Large Dam Projects in Africa

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Published in 2020 at "IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management"

DOI: 10.1109/tem.2019.2895732

Abstract: Large dam projects (i.e., those exceeding 15 m) often make headlines for their poor performance and their negative social and environmental impacts. The world register characterizes dams by height, purpose (e.g., irrigation), and type (e.g., rock-fill).… read more here.

Keywords: project; dam projects; project manager; projects africa ... See more keywords