Risk Management Practices and Sustainability of Projects Devoid of USAID Funding in Rwanda: A Case of Maranyundo MTLC Initiative
Scovia Kampire and Wabala Samuel
University of Kigali
Email: kascovy@gmail.com
Abstract: This study examined the effect of project risk management practices on the sustainability of projects devoid of USAID funding in Rwanda, with a case of the Maranyundo MTLC Initiative. Specifically, the study examined the effect of risk identification on project sustainability. The study adopted a descriptive and correlational research design using a quantitative approach. The target population comprised 171 respondents, all of whom participated in the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS Version 25. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product-Moment correlation, and simple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings showed that effective risk identification practices, including documenting risk information, gathering relevant risk information, providing guidance on risk handling, and using information from past risks, contribute to project sustainability. The correlation analysis indicated a strong positive and statistically significant relationship between risk identification and project sustainability (r = .749, p < .001). Regression analysis further showed that risk identification significantly influenced project sustainability. The study concluded that effective project risk identification is important for enhancing the sustainability of projects devoid of USAID funding. The study recommends strengthening the documentation and regular review of risk information, conducting regular risk identification meetings, gathering relevant information, and using lessons from previous risks to support sustainable project implementation.
