Journal article
Using results-based monitoring and evaluation to deliver results on key infrastructure projects in China
Global Business Perspectives, v 1(2), pp 85-105
Jun 2013
Abstract
China has been investing heavily in infrastructure development to help fuel its economic growth. However, many projects fail to deliver the expected benefits because: (1) the expected returns were over-estimated, (2) key components of the new asset required to realize the full benefit have not been implemented and (3) the realization of benefits post-completion has not been effectively managed. Through this research, we aim to show that these problems can be addressed by adopting a results-based monitoring and evaluation system for benefits identification and realization throughout the project life cycle and for the creation of a project organization with clear responsibilities for project owners, sponsors and other stakeholders. We applied the results-based M&E system to analyze nine key infrastructure projects at various stages of their life cycle, including design, construction and operation. We formulated nine propositions and tested them through the nine case studies. We showed that project performance can be improved by adopting a results orientation throughout the project life cycle, and supporting this with a governance structure through which clear responsibilities are assigned for results delivery and benefits realization.
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- Title
- Using results-based monitoring and evaluation to deliver results on key infrastructure projects in China
- Creators
- Yan Xue - Peking UniversityJ. Rodney Turner - SKEMA Business SchoolLaurence Lecoeuvre - SKEMA Business SchoolFrank Anbari - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Global Business Perspectives, v 1(2), pp 85-105
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Richard C. Goodwin College of Professional Studies
- Other Identifier
- 991021861658604721