Evaluating the Effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation System on Performance of Development Projects in Care Kenya
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2024-10
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Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation system on performance of development projects in CARE Kenya. The objectives of the study were to identify the use of M&E system, determine the capacity of M&E system and to determine challenges facing M&E system implementation. The study employed two theories which included system theory and the logical framework theory. The study adopted descriptive research design. A sample of 108 participants were selected using stratified random sampling, out of which 104 responded to the questionnaires, while 5 key informants were selected using purposive sampling. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected through use of questionnaires and interview. Pretest was conducted through a pilot study which aimed to examine whether the distinctions of the group of items really reflected the objective of the study; identify internal consistency of the questions and determine the understanding of the respondents to the questionnaire. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis while quantitative data will be analyzed using descriptive analysis and application of Statistical Procedures for social sciences (SPSS) version 29. The findings of the study highlighted that M&E system plays a critical role in ensuring success of development projects implemented by CARE Kenya. The study also highlighted the key challenges faced by the organization when it comes to implementation of the existing M&E system. Finally, the findings also elaborated on use of M&E data in the organization. Key challenges faced by the organization were outlined and highlighted mainly on M&E data use, challenges in implementing the M&E system and issues around budget and staff capacity. Recommendations from the study outlined the need for the organization to have qualified and experienced staff handling the M&E system, dedicated budgetary allocation for M&E and enhancing stakeholder engagement in the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on M&E system. The study also highlighted the areas for further studies which included understanding the role of knowledge management in the success of implementation of the M&E system; impact of M&E budgetary allocation on success of M&E system implementation and enhancing stakeholder engagement in development projects and success of M&E system implementation.
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Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
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CARE Kenya, M&E system
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Mohamed, S. B. (2024). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation System on Performance of Development Projects in Care Kenya. Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences