Role of public-private partnerships in enhancing transport infrastructure in South Sudan: a case of Nile River Port Project.

Deng, Peter Garang

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dc.contributor.author	Deng, Peter Garang
dc.date.accessioned	2025-03-25T09:26:13Z
dc.date.available	2025-03-25T09:26:13Z
dc.date.issued	2024-10
dc.identifier.uri	https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1296
dc.description	A Dissertation Submitted to the School of Business Administration in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master's of Procurement and Logistics Management of Nkumba University	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This research investigated the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in enhancing transport infrastructure, focusing on the Nile River Port Project in South Sudan. The study sought to assess how logistical constraints, funding mechanisms, and political instability impact the development of transport infrastructure through PPP initiatives. Theoretical guidance was drawn from Transaction Cost Economics (TCE), which emphasizes the importance of managing risks and transactional costs in collaborative ventures like PPPs. A case study design was adopted, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data. The study population included 100 participants, of which a sample of 80 was selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires and interviews, targeting key stakeholders such as employees working on the Nile River Port Project, local community members, PPP experts, and government officials. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), where both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. Pearson’s correlation and regression analyses were performed to assess relationships between variables. The study found a strong positive correlation between logistical constraints and transport infrastructure development (r = 0.662, p < 0.05). This indicated that logistical challenges, such as delays in the delivery of materials and coordination inefficiencies, significantly hindered the project’s progress. Funding mechanisms, however, showed a weak correlation with project success (r = 0.198, p > 0.05), indicating that while funding is important, other factors such as logistical management and political stability played a more significant role in determining project outcomes. Political instability had a strong negative impact on the project, with a Pearson correlation of 0.702 (p < 0.05), confirming that instability disrupts timelines, investor confidence, and regulatory environments. In conclusion, logistical constraints and political instability were identified as major impediments to the success of the Nile River Port Project, while funding mechanisms, though important, did not emerge as a critical determinant of success. The study recommended enhancing logistical coordination and stability in governance to improve the efficacy of PPP initiatives in South Sudan.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Nkumba University	en_US
dc.subject	Role of public-private partnerships	en_US
dc.subject	Enhancing transport infrastructure	en_US
dc.subject	South Sudan	en_US
dc.subject	Nile River Port Project	en_US
dc.title	Role of public-private partnerships in enhancing transport infrastructure in South Sudan: a case of Nile River Port Project.	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US