Determinants of Implementation of Special Group Reservation Scheme by Procuring Entities.

Abstract

This paper aims to assess the determinants of the implementation of a special group reservation scheme by procuring entities. The study used a mixed-methods approach, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Qualitative information was gathered using techniques including interviews for the descriptive nature of the study, and quantitative data was gathered by questionnaire. Data was analysed by both qualitative and quantitative technique. These results imply that capacity of special group is one of the determinant factors influencing implementation of special groups in public entities. Also, the capacity of special group was found to have a positive influence on the implementation of special group reservation scheme in public entities. Therefore, the study recommended that the government should ensure sufficient allocation of financial resources, adequacy of equipment and technical competence, adequate physical facilities, high managerial capability, experience and personnel to achieve high level of implementation of special group reservation scheme. Lastly, the study recommended that the provision of access to vocational training should be implemented in order to seek to introduce to persons with disabilities, their families and employers the wide range of vocational training and rehabilitation programmes, including job attachment opportunities which the persons with disabilities can be involved in. this will curb the cultural perceptions of people for persons with disabilities.