Determinants of Effective Implementation of Government-Funded Projects in Public Institutions: Evidence from the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation

This study assessed the factors affecting the implementation of government-funded projects at the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), focusing on three key determinants: risk management, stakeholder involvement, and resource management. Specifically, the study examined how effective risk identification and mitigation, inclusive stakeholder participation, and efficient resource allocation influence the success of project implementation. A descriptive research design with a quantitative approach was adopted under a positivist research philosophy. Data were collected via structured questionnaires administered to 119 TBC officials, including engineers, technicians, procurement officers, ICT officers, accountants, and line managers. Stratified random sampling ensured representation across departments. Data were analysed in IBM SPSS version 27.1.0 using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive analysis reported means, standard deviations, skewness, and kurtosis, while multiple regression tested relationships between variables. The findings show that risk management significantly enhanced project implementation by reducing uncertainty and improving decision-making. Stakeholder involvement strengthened transparency, accountability, and collaboration, thereby improving communication and project ownership. Resource management had the greatest impact, as effective allocation, utilisation, and monitoring of resources directly improved project efficiency and performance. The study concludes that strengthening risk management frameworks, fostering inclusive stakeholder participation, and ensuring prudent resource utilisation are essential to improving the effectiveness and sustainability of government- funded projects. It recommends that TBC and relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Finance and Planning, enhance capacity building, monitoring systems, and interdepartmental coordination. The study contributes empirical evidence to the public project management literature and offers policy insights to improve accountability and performance in government-funded projects in Tanzania.