| Abstract: | Projects stakeholder management in Omo Kuraz Sugar Factory 1 Project (OKSFP) face encounters from different groups with potentially conflicting needs and interests. The study assesses the practices of stakeholder management the case of Omo Kuraz Sugar Factory 1 Project (OKSFP). Using Census sampling strategy all stuff members (34) of OKSF1P were included in the sample. Community leaders, 1Zonal pastoralist development Bureau head and 1 Woreda administrator. Structured questionnaire was used to get information from CEO, General Manager, Deputy managers, Project Manager and project line managers , whereas Interview questionnaire was used to provoke information from Local community leaders, Zonal pastoralist development bureau head and Woreda administrator and personal site observation was held on. The stakeholder identification implement as indicated in stakeholder management plan. It was discussed that the interests and responsibility of the key Stakeholders were very critical to the effectiveness of the projects. The stakeholder management system was found institutionalized (part of organizational body) but it was not functional (the functionality was under quotation). The study to somehow revealed challenges like low commitment, conflicting interests, personal benefit seeking, ineffective engagement and communication, low understanding of different issues, deviation from common agreement, unrealistic expectations, environmental peace is critical and high cost of management rankly were found to effect on the performance of the projects in the organization. Finally, it is recommend that all stakeholder should be understand project goals and objectives, ensure strong engagement and communication, identify relevant stakeholders from the project planning, ensure functionality, accountability and transparency of stakeholder management and ensure full commitment from all stakeholders. |
