Influence of Information and Communication Technologies on The Performance of Agricultural Projects in Rwanda: The Case Study of Imbaraga Farmers' Voice Project

Abstract: The main objective of this study is to assess the influence of Information and communication technologies (ICT) on the performance of Agricultural projects in Rwanda, specifically in Imbaraga Farmers Voice Project (IFVP). This study was guided by the following specific objectives: to determine the contribution of ICT on timeliness in IFVP, to assess the effect of ICT on cost performance in IFVP, and to analyze the influence of types of information and services on agricultural productivity in IFVP. This Study is supported by the Management Theory of project Management, the Diffusion of Innovation Theory, and the Technology Acceptance Model. This research is descriptive research design, and the study population comprised 135 stakeholders of IFVP/Burera Antenna. Using simple random sampling technique, a sample size of 101 respondents was established through calculations carried out using Slovin formula. The researcher used primary data in this study. A closed end questionnaire was utilized. Correlation analysis was utilized to assess the relationship between the variables, while multiple regression was used to test hypotheses. To compute and analyze the data in this study, available statistical product for service solution (SPSS 27) was used. The results of correlation analysis showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between ICT and Timeliness is strong positive and significant (r=0.975 and sig=0.000<0.01) level of significance, between ICT and Cost performance is strong positive and significant (r=0.950 and sig=0.000<0.01) level of significance, between ICT and Agricultural productivity is strong positive and significant (r= 0.993 and sig=0.00<0.01) level of significance. Model 1 showed that predictors of ICT (ICT Tools, System quality, and Types of information and services) jointly accounted for 96.5% of the timeliness in IFVP. Model 2 showed that predictors of ICT (ICT Tools, System quality, and Types of information and services) jointly accounted for 95.1% of the cost performance in IFVP. Model 3 indicate that the predictors of ICT (ICT Tools, System quality, and Types of information and services) jointly accounted for 99.3% of the Agricultural productivity in IFVP. On the basis of findings from the ANOVA, the study concluded that there were significant and positive effects between ICT and project performance of IFVP, and all null hypotheses were rejected at 5% level of significance. Some weaknesses were found and the study recommends investing in network infrastructure, partnering with telecommunications companies, and deploying advanced technologies for rural areas. It also suggests creating digital platforms for agricultural financing, developing mobile banking applications, and promoting ICT-based solutions for farmers. Keywords: Information and Communication Technologies, Agricultural Projects, Imbaraga Farmers’ Voice Project, Rwanda. Title: Influence of Information and Communication Technologies on The Performance of Agricultural Projects in Rwanda: The Case Study of Imbaraga Farmers’ Voice Project Author: Karigirwa Ines, Dr. Gitahi Njenga International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 91-105 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 02-June-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15575195 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/influence-of-information-and-communication-technologies-on-the-performance-of-agricultural-projects-in-rwanda-the-case-study-of-imbaraga-farmers-voice-project