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Projects are five times more likely to succeed when complexity is managed effectively, PMI research finds
June 22, 2026
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Projects are five times more likely to succeed when complexity is managed effectively, PMI research finds

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Key Points

  • Project complexity is a growing threat to successful project delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa, leading to missed deadlines and decision bottlenecks.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa experiences significantly higher rates of missed delivery deadlines (44%) and stakeholder decision delays (41%) compared to global averages.
  • This complexity is driven by organizational (e.g., unclear governance), environmental (e.g., AI disruption, economic volatility), and human (e.g., competing incentives) factors.
  • Poorly managed complexity leads to delivery delays, strategic drift, and decreased team morale, with only a 14% success rate for projects that fail to manage it effectively.
  • Conversely, projects that effectively manage complexity are five times more likely to succeed (88% success rate), highlighting a strategic opportunity for African economies.

Why This Matters

This research is highly significant for Ghana as it's a Sub-Saharan African nation actively pursuing ambitious transformation agendas in infrastructure, digital inclusion, and public-sector reform. The findings directly highlight challenges Ghana likely faces in project execution, such as missed deadlines and decision bottlenecks, which can impede national development goals and economic growth. Improving project management capabilities is therefore crucial for Ghana to successfully implement its strategic projects and ensure the effective utilization of resources and capital.

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