Influence of Cost Resource Planning on Implementation Outputs of Greenhouse Projects in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2461Abstract
Implementation of greenhouse projects has recently, attracted the attention of government agents. The concern is attributed to the failure rate among investors in the greenhouse projects. Therefore, this study sought to determine the influence of cost resource planning on implementation of greenhouse projects in five sub counties in Trans-Nzoia County. This study was guided by Control Theory. This study adopted descriptive survey design. The target population was 394 and the sample size of 118 respondents was used. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented using tables and graphs. Cost resource planning positively and significantly impacted the implementation outcomes of greenhouse projects (β=0.213; p<0.05). Interview schedule results show that cost resource planning assisted greenhouse farmers to allocate resources to the projects at the time. The study concludes the cost resource planning is a critical component in greenhouse project implementation. The study suggests that the Ministry of Agriculture should ensure the provision of sufficient extension officers to support greenhouse projects, focusing on effective project cost resource planning for the successful implementation.
Key words: Cost Resource Planning, Implementation Outputs & Greenhouse Projects
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