Quality Management Practices and Performance of Agricultural Projects in Musanze District, Rwanda: A Case of Seed Potato Fund Ikigega Project
Racheal Phiona Wihogora & Amolo Elvis
University of Kigali
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1017-4444
Email: wihogora30@gmail.com
Abstract: Globally, the agricultural sector faces challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, necessitating robust quality management practices for sustainability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of quality management practices on the performance of agricultural projects in Rwanda. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics of correlation and regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05 through SPSS Version 25. The findings for first, (H01) that the quality planning does not influence the performance of Agricultural Projects was rejected since P=0.000<0.05, confirming that quality planning has a significant positive influence on performance of Agricultural Projects. Second, (H02) stating that quality planning does not significantly influence performance of Agricultural Projects was also rejected since P=0.000<0.05, indicating a significant impact of quality assurance on performance of Agricultural Projects. Third, (H03) that the quality control does not influence the performance of Agricultural Projects was rejected since P=0.000<0.05, suggesting that quality control has a significant positive influence on performance of Agricultural Projects. Finally, (H04) that the quality improvement does not significantly influence the performance of Agricultural Projects was similarly rejected since P=0.000<0.05, highlighting that quality improvement significantly contributes to improving performance of Agricultural Projects. The study concluded that the Seed Potato Fund Ikigega project exhibits strong quality management practices that significantly contribute to its success. The study recommended that there is a need of conducting comprehensive resource assessment and mobilization, implementing consistent training programs, and enhancing quality control measures.
