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The expansion in infrastructure megaprojects : Public perception of resource allocation in developing countries
Gadallah, Lobna (2025) The expansion in infrastructure megaprojects : Public perception of resource allocation in developing countries.
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Abstract: | This study investigates public perceptions of resource allocation, particularly toward megaprojects, and analyzes the factors influencing these perceptions. It examines competing narratives of national pride, security, and development, alongside governance practices such as transparency, equity, responsiveness, and participation, while also considering how these narratives intersect with socioeconomic conditions to shape public views on resource allocation. No administration can afford to overlook the public's perception of its operations, particularly in allocating resources between competing priorities. Using Egypt as a case study, this research reflects on how these interconnected factors have shaped public perceptions during the past decade, marked by the expansion of infrastructure and urban megaprojects. The study employs qualitative content analysis, gathering data from various sources on social media, which is a relatively safe space for the public, to provide a comprehensive understanding of how public perceptions are shaped by these competing narratives in the public discourse. |
Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
Subject: | 88 social and public administration |
Programme: | Public Administration MSc (60020) |
Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107710 |
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