Risk Management Strategies in Micro Hydropower Projects
Nsengiyumva Nituze Edwidge · Amolo Elvis Juma Amolo
International Journal of Finance & Banking Studies · 2025 · Vol. 14 / Issue 1 · 236-245
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Abstract
While Micro Hydropower Plants in Rwanda offer sustainable energy solutions, their success is often hindered by insufficient risk management strategies, leading to challenges such as delays, cost overruns, and operational inefficiencies. This study aimed to assess the influence of risk management strategies on performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Rwanda: A case of Micro Hydropower Plants. The study's specific objectives include: To determine the influence of risk identification, risk analysis, risk response and, risk review and control on performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Rwanda. The study is grounded on Theory of Constraints (TOC), Resource-Based View (RBV) and Goal-Setting Theory. Utilizing descriptive and correlational research designs, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews; from a census of 105 participants, selected using a combination of stratified and purposing sampling. A pilot test was conducted with 11 respondents representing 10% of the sample size to determine the instrument's ability to produce consistent results over time. The validity was tested using Content Validity which resulted a content validity index of 0.8 by expert evaluation while the reliability of the research instrument (questionnaire) was also assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha achieved 0.74. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation and regression analysis. The findings for four hypotheses were tested at ?=.05 level of significance and the results were: Risk Identification; Risk Analysis; Risk Response and; Risk Review and Control had no significant influence on performance of hydroelectric energy projects were rejected since P=0.000<0.05, indicating that all the risk management strategies significantly contribute to enhancing project performance. The study concludes that while Rwanda's hydroelectric projects are generally successful, their sustainability can be improved through better risk management practices, including enhanced risk identification, response strategies, and ongoing monitoring. Further research should focus on evaluating the long-term effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies in hydroelectric projects, tracking outcomes across multiple projects to identify the most effective strategies for ensuring sustainability and maximizing return on investment.
Keywords: {'name': 'risk management strategies, Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk Response, Risk Review and Control, performance of hydroelectric energy projects'}
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Nsengiyumva Nituze Edwidge
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