Impact of abandoned state-funded construction projects in the central region of Ghana

Abstract

The growth of every nation is measured by Government/State-funded projects performance, but almost all the developing nations have abandoned Government/State-funded projects. The study sought to find out the state of abandoned State-funded construction projects within Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem Municipality (KEEAM) in the Central Region of Ghana. The population of the study was made up of 160 construction professionals (Consultants and Contractors). A sample size of 81 respondents was determined based on Cochran’s formula, due to the lack of a definite number of consultants and contractors within KEEAM. The questionnaire was administered personally to the respondents and the data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings show that most of the Government/State-funded projects were supervised or executed by consultants and that, GETFund projects were mostly abandoned. Inappropriate project planning and scheduling were found to be the major cause of abandoned State-funded projects. Sometimes, corruptive behaviours of construction professionals and lack of commitment of construction professionals. These had contributed to the difficulty in foreign loan acquisition. Effective decision-making by construction professionals was the most appropriate measure to use in mitigating the effect of abandoned State-funded projects. The government of Ghana should take the lead in an effective project risk management process to safeguard the interests of both parties involved in the GETFund projects.