Different Perception of National-Level Projects According to Region, Theme and Sector

This study investigates the influence of geographic region, project topic, and sector classification on project success, utilizing data from the World Bank (n = 39,141). The main aim of this paper is to examine how geographic region, project topic focus, and sector affiliation influence the likelihood of successful project completion. Differences in successful project completion rates across regions and sectors were identified using logistic regression and the Mann-Whitney U test. Thus, the results of this study show that both regional and sectoral affiliation of projects have statistical significance on the likelihood of success, while the topic itself does not. Projects in the education, health, or public administration sectors have the highest success rates. Regional differences are noted in institutional, economic, or implementation conditions. The findings of this study have important implications for project planning and management.