Abstract
Good project management at the early stages of a project (the “front-end”) has been found to provide
potentially significant opportunities for eliminating, or reducing, several problems that prevent the
achievement of project success. Front-end project management is particularly relevant in developing
countries where the achievement of project success often poses a special challenge to project managers due
to inherent factors of uncertainty and unpredictability in the operating environment of projects. This paper
presents an operating framework for achieving project success in developing countries through the
implementation of front-end project management. Factors influencing project management at the front end
are discussed. Strategies for applying front-end project management to projects in developing countries are
also outlined.
potentially significant opportunities for eliminating, or reducing, several problems that prevent the
achievement of project success. Front-end project management is particularly relevant in developing
countries where the achievement of project success often poses a special challenge to project managers due
to inherent factors of uncertainty and unpredictability in the operating environment of projects. This paper
presents an operating framework for achieving project success in developing countries through the
implementation of front-end project management. Factors influencing project management at the front end
are discussed. Strategies for applying front-end project management to projects in developing countries are
also outlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the CIB Task Group 29 (TG29) |
| Subtitle of host publication | Challenges facing the construction industry in developing countries |
| Editors | A. B. Ngowi, J. Ssegawa |
| Place of Publication | Gaborone |
| Publisher | International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9991221565 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | The 2nd International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries - The Grand Palm Hotel, Gaborone, Gaborone, Botswana Duration: 15 Nov 2000 → 17 Nov 2000 Conference number: 2nd |
Conference
| Conference | The 2nd International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries |
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| Country/Territory | Botswana |
| City | Gaborone |
| Period | 15/11/00 → 17/11/00 |