The Influence of Project Cost Control and Performance of Maize Project in Rwanda: A Case of Nasho Irrigation Project, Kirehe District

Vincent Kalisa & Luqman Aforabi
University of Kigali
Email: vkalisa2015@gmail.com

Abstract: This research paper aimed to investigate the influence of project cost control on the performance of maize project in Rwanda, focusing on the Nasho Irrigation Project in the Kirehe District. The study specifically aimed to determine the extent to which project budget planning affects the maize project performance. The research design utilized both qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a sample size of 74 individuals selected through purposive sampling. The respondents included top management, project managers, technical teams, procurement, accounts department, legal team, auditors, and advisors who managed the project budget. The data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23, with the findings presented through descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed a strong correlation between planning project budget and the performance of the maize project, with a high Pearson correlation (r=966, p-value=0.000). This indicates that planning project budget significantly and positively affects the performance of Nasho Irrigation Project in Kirehe, compared to other factors influencing maize project performance. The study recommends that project management should view financial reports during the project process as a crucial tool that minimizes challenges in project cost control and instills confidence in the project’s financial management.