http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/5 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:54:19 GMT 2026-07-21T20:54:19Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2273 “Procurement Practices and Performance of Public Water Projects in Tanzania: Mwakabungu, Ulindula D. Globally, the importance of effective procurement management is increasingly recognized as essential for achieving project success and maximizing value for stakeholders (Barla, 2018; Ambekar, Deshmukh & Hudnurkar, 2020). Effective procurement practices are considered vital to the success of construction projects and other public sector initiatives across Europe, Bangladesh, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Palau (Ezeanyim, Uchenu & Ezeanolue, 2020; Adeniyi et al., 2020). Regionally, strengthening procurement systems is increasingly recognized as critical to promoting sustainable economic development. However, persistent challenges continue to hinder the achievement of intended project outcomes (Kibona, 2017; John, 2018; Bag, Gupta & Kumar, 2021). Procurement practices, defined by the Council of Supply Management Professionals (2011) as philosophies, methods, and processes that help organizations manage costs and deliver results under challenging conditions, are especially relevant in the public sector. This is Research Article Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2273 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2272 Procurement contract risks management and performance of force account construction projects in local government authorities in Tanzania Mwaiseje, Shadrack S. This study assesses the influence of procurement contract risk management on the performance of Force Account (FA) construction projects within Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in Tanzania. Despite the increasing adoption of FA procurement as a cost-saving and efficiency-enhancing approach, performance concerns related to delays, cost overruns, and quality issues persist. The research aims to assess specifically how supply risk management, internal control systems for procurement, procurement contract administration, and regulatory frameworks enhance the performance of FA construction projects. A positivist research philosophy with a quantitative research approach was adopted. Data were collected from 318 members of FA committees across 120 primary schools in selected LGAs in Dodoma region using structured questionnaires. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), both Covariance-Based SEM (CB-SEM) and Partial Least Squares SEM (PLS-SEM), was applied to test hypotheses and examine relationships among latent constructs. The findings reveal that supply risk management significantly influences the timely completion of FA construction projects. This is because multi-sourcing, effective communication with suppliers, effective supplier selection, and post-qualification are key attributes of supply risk management that play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of these projects. Similarly, the findings revealed that attributes of procurement internal control systems, such as stock control, record keeping, and authorisation processes, have significant and positive relationships with the cost-effectiveness of FA construction projects. The study failed to establish the link between the segregation of duties and the cost-effectiveness of FA construction projects. In addition, the study found that procurement contract administration, including risk management, relationship management, dispute management, and monitoring and control, is a positive and significant factor in explaining the quality attainment of FA construction projects. Notably, risk management is the strongest predictor of quality attainment of FA construction projects. Additionally, the study confirms that the regulatory framework strengthens the relationship between the procurement internal control system and procurement contract administration with the performance of FA construction projects. Therefore, procurement contract risk management, as moderated by the regulatory framework, plays a significant role towards the performance of FA construction projects. The study further concludes that procurement contract risk management enhances the performance of FA construction projects. xii Based on the comprehensive findings of this study, several recommendations are offered to enhance the performance of FA construction projects in LGAs in Tanzania. These recommendations are intended for policymakers, procurement practitioners, FA committee members, and other stakeholders involved in public sector construction and procurement oversight. Policymakers should integrate principles of supply risk management, internal control systems, and procurement contract administration tailored to the FA approach. Also, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) should strengthen its inspection and audit systems to monitor FA construction projects more closely, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, quality standards, and contract terms. LGAs should institutionalise effective internal control mechanisms, such as clear approval protocols, real-time stock management, and effective record-keeping, to enhance cost control and transparency in FA projects. This is Research Article Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2272 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2271 Determinants For The Effective Implementation of annual procurement plan as moderated by the e-procurement system: Mmbaga, Safina I. The effectiveness of the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) implementation within Tanzanian Local Government Authorities (LGAs) has raised growing concern. This study aimed to examine the determinants influencing effective APP implementation in Moshi Municipality, with a particular focus on top management support, legal framework, stakeholder engagement, and the moderating role of the e-procurement system. Data were collected from staff in the Procurement Management Unit, Tender Board, Finance Department, and User Departments, key actors responsible for procurement planning and execution, using a cross-sectional research design. Yamane's (1967) formula was applied to determine a sample size of 159 from a population of 265, with 136 respondents participating, yielding an 85.5% response rate. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were employed for questionnaire distribution, while interviews with senior management provided qualitative insights. Data were analysed using Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression in SPSS. Results from Multiple Linear Regression Analysis revealed statistically significant positive influences of top management support (p = 0.000), legal framework (p = 0.001), stakeholder engagement (p = 0.001), and the e-procurement system (p = 0.001) on the effective implementation of the APP. The overall model was statistically significant (p = 0.000), and goodness-of-fit was confirmed by F-values ranging from 92.461 to 602.553. It was concluded that strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, inclusive stakeholder participation, and digital infrastructure are critical for successful APP execution. The study recommends that LGAs and policymakers strengthen managerial oversight, simplify legal tools to facilitate better interpretation, institutionalise stakeholder engagement protocols, and accelerate the adoption of NeST through targeted training and infrastructure investment. These measures are essential to improve procurement transparency, efficiency, and overall public financial management in Tanzanian local governments. This is Research Article Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2271 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2267 Supply Chain Risk Management and Operational Performance of Selected Manufacturing Industries in Kilimanjaro Region.” Andrew, Innocenta. This is Research Article Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2267 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z