Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

The role of human resource development on the implementation of differential advantage approach in OVOP Projects, Kenya

Nyamu G. K.
  • Nyamu G. K.
  • Department of Urban Planning; Faculty of Planning and Architecture Maseno University, Maseno, Kenya.
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Wagah G. G.
  • Wagah G. G.
  • Department of Urban Planning; Faculty of Planning and Architecture Maseno University, Maseno, Kenya.
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Obala L. M.
  • Obala L. M.
  • Department of Real Estate and Construction Management; Faculty of Faculty of Build Environment University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 26 April 2018
  •  Accepted: 16 May 2018
  •  Published: 31 July 2018

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