MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PROJECTS IN GATUNDU NORTH CONSTITUENCY
Abstract
Purpose: The main objective of the study was to examine influence of M&E systems on performance of NG-CDF projects in Gatundu North constituency, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence stakeholders’ participation in M&E systems; and to determine the influence of capacity building in M&E systems on performance of NG-CDF projects in Gatundu North constituency, Kenya.
Methodology: This study adopted descriptive research design as it’s aimed at explaining, how, what and why the status quo. The study targeted 12 NGCDF projects in four wards including Chania, Githobokoni, Gituamba and Mangu. A total of 200 respondents formed the unit of observation.
Findings: The study found Stakeholder participation has a direct (β = .209) relationship with performance of NGCDF projects in Gatundu North Constituency. Stakeholder participation significantly influences performance of NGCDF projects in Gatundu North Constituency. Capacity building has a direct (β = .324) relationship with performance of NGCDF projects in Gatundu North Constituency. Capacity building to significantly influences performance of NGCDF projects in Gatundu North Constituency
Recommendations: The study general recommends effective monitoring and evaluation systems to be adapted for the NG-CDF projects in Gatundu North constituency and Kenya in general. Adequate and effective resource allocations, skilled personnel, thorough planning, and participatory M&E should be implemented for the NG-CDF projects.
Keywords: Participatory monitoring and evaluation, Capacity building, Stakeholders Participation, NG-CDF. Gatundu North Constituency, Project performance.
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