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Influence of Stakeholder Dynamics on Performance of Free Maternal Healthcare Project in Kenya, a Case of Homabay County

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  • Awuor Alice Christine
  • Dr. Jared Deya

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Purpose: The study examined the influence of sponsor, client, project team and regulatory dynamics, on project performance of free maternity in Homabay County, Kenya.The research focused on factors other than healthcare costs to ensure adequate infrastructure and health personnel in order to offer quality care for the growing number of clients. Besides it added to the existing body of knowledge pertaining to the delivery of free maternity services thereby reducing and eliminating maternal and perinatal deaths. It was conducted in eight sub-county hospitals in the county. Methodology: A total of 167 respondents were selected to participate in the study. The data were entered and analyzed by SPSS version 16. The coefficient of determination showed that sponsor dynamics had a major contribution to the project performance. Findings: There was a significant positive relationship between sponsor dynamics and project performance of free maternal healthcare in Homabay County, Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study therefore recommended that Donors and other implementing agencies ought to make their procedures flexible in order to accommodate input from other project stakeholders.

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  • Awuor Alice Christine & Dr. Jared Deya, 2023. "Influence of Stakeholder Dynamics on Performance of Free Maternal Healthcare Project in Kenya, a Case of Homabay County," International Journal of Health Sciences, CARI Journals Limited, vol. 6(6), pages 29-39.
    • Handle: RePEc:bhx:ojijhs:v:6:y:2023:i:6:p:29-39:id:1481
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