Abstract: This study examined the effect of project planning on the performance of public projects in Rwanda, focusing on the Disability Management Information System (DMIS) project. The research aimed to assess how risk management planning, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement influence project performance. An explanatory mixed-methods design was employed, involving 92 respondents selected from 119 DMIS stakeholders using simple random sampling. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires containing both Likert-scale and open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative responses underwent thematic analysis. Findings revealed strong positive correlations between the three planning components and DMIS project performance. Risk management planning showed the highest influence (r = 0.781, p < 0.001), explaining 61% of performance variance, followed by resource planning (r = 0.764, p < 0.001; 58%) and stakeholder engagement (r = 0.732, p < 0.001; 54%). The combined regression model was significant (F(3,88) = 72.614, p < 0.001), with an adjusted R² of 0.713, indicating that the three variables jointly explained 71.3% of the variation in project performance. Qualitative findings supported these results, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk identification, efficient resource allocation, and inclusive stakeholder participation in achieving timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality project outcomes. The study concludes that comprehensive project planning—encompassing strong risk management, effective resource planning, and stakeholder engagement—is a key determinant of successful public project performance in Rwanda.
Keywords: Project Planning, Performance, Public Project, DMIS, NCPD, Rwanda.
Title: Project Planning and the Performance of Public Project in Rwanda. A Case Study of DMIS Implemented by NCPD
Author: Tugirimana Jean Claude, Dr Osiemo Kengere
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 2, October 2025 - March 2026
Page No: 122-134
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 13-November-2025
