Effect of Public-Private Partnership Initiatives on Success of ConnectRwanda 2.0 Project in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda

Justin Uwayisenze, Tarus Thomas
University of Kigali
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9693-6104
Email: justinsongo3@gmail.com

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Public-Private Partnership initiatives on project success, focusing on the ConnectRwanda 2.0 Project in Nyarugenge District. The study was grounded in Stakeholder Theory, Agency Theory, Resource-Based View and Institutional Theory. A descriptive and correlational research design was employed, from a population 457 stakeholders. The sample size was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table, and 213 participants were selected through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Version 29 to generate descriptive and inferential statistics including multiple regression analysis. The findings showed that contractual governance had a significant positive effect on project success (B = 0.451, t = 9.204, p = 0.000); financing structure had a significant positive effect (B = 0.269, t = 7.079, p = 0.000); technical expertise had a significant positive effect (B = 0.136, t = 4.533, p = 0.000); and regulatory framework had a significant positive effect (B = 0.149, t = 3.041, p = 0.003). The regression model explained 89.7% of the variation in project success (R² = 0.897), while the overall model was statistically significant (F = 423.824, p = 0.000). The study concluded that contractual governance, financing structure, technical expertise, and regulatory framework all contribute to the success of ConnectRwanda 2.0 Project in Nyarugenge District. The study recommends strengthening contractual accountability, financing safeguards, technical capacity, and streamlined regulatory compliance to sustain project outcomes.