DETERMINANTS FOR EFFECTIVE MONITORING & EVALUATION SYSTEMS ON PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROJECTS IN  MANDERA COUNTY

MOHAMEDNUR ISMAIL MAALIM; NAOMI NDUTA NJOROGE

doi:10.61426/rjssh.v5i1.261

MOHAMEDNUR ISMAIL MAALIM Masters Candidate, School of Social Science, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
NAOMI NDUTA NJOROGE, PhD Lecturer, School of Social Science, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61426/rjssh.v5i1.261

Keywords: Community Participation, Capacity Building, Partnerships, Monitoring & Evalution Transparency

Abstract

The implementation of effective monitoring & evaluation systems is crucial for the success of government-funded projects. The study's purpose was to evaluate the determinants for effective monitoring & evaluation systems on performance of county government funded projects in Mandera County. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of community participation, capacity building, partnership and transparency on M&E on performance of county government funded projects in Mandera County. The study was guided by the institutional theory, resource dependency theory, agency theory, and stakeholder theory. A case study research design was used for this investigation. There were 120 responders in the target population. The study employed a stratified random sampling technique. Quantitative data was assessed using the SPSS software, version 26, and descriptive statistics including the mean, percentages, and standard deviation. Multiple regression analysis and variance analysis were done. The results of the analysis were displayed in tables. The study found out that there is moderate agreement on communities receiving feedback on project progress. There is moderate agreement on high attendance, but responses vary to some extent. There is a strong consensus on the existence of Partnership and partnership initiatives during project implementations. On average, stakeholders are moderately involved in the project, contributing to Transparencyduring implementation. The study concluded that while there is some involvement, there might be room for improvement in increasing in resource management. While attendance is generally acknowledged, efforts might be needed to enhance participation. Partnershipare well-acknowledged and consistenty. The study recommended that county governments should consider exploring ways to enhance and encourage community participation in resource management. The county governments should explore strategies to increase attendance. County governments should continue fostering and potentially expanding Partnership efforts to enhance project implementations. County governments should focus on maintaining compliance with laws and regulations to enhance transparency and accountability.

Author Biographies

MOHAMEDNUR ISMAIL MAALIM, Masters Candidate, School of Social Science, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

Masters Candidate, School of Social Science, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

NAOMI NDUTA NJOROGE, PhD, Lecturer, School of Social Science, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

Lecturer, School of Social Science, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

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