Project Feasibility Analysis a Strategic Tool for Project Performance: The Case of Public-Private Partnership in The Bamenda Municipality

Abstract

The main aimed  of this research is to determine the influence of project feasibility analysis on the performance of public-private partnership projects in Bamenda municipality. The methodology of the study consists of causal research design, primary source of data was collected with the help of questionnaires. The sample size used for the study is made up of 52 public private partnership projects. A purposive sampling technique was used for the study. The research uses OLS technique to estimate the regression. The regression analysis was based on the objective of the research work and also to identify the significant condition of the various variables used in the study. The findings revealed that after the regression analysis per objective, the variables legal feasibility and operational feasibility were positive and significant meanwhile technical feasibility was negative and significant. The study recommends that given the significant negative impact of technical feasibility analysis on project performance, it is recommended to enhance the rigor and comprehensiveness of technical assessments. This may involve investing in specialized expertise and technologies to accurately evaluate technological capabilities, identify potential challenges, and leverage innovative solutions for project implementation.