Assessment of Monitoring and Evaluation System and Project Success in the Case of Unfpa Ethiopia
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
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The aim of this study was to examine the impact of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) on projectsuccess, specifically within the context of UNFPA Ethiopia. The research investigated the
implementation of the M&E system and its relationship with achieving project goals. A descriptiveand explanatory research method was used in order to achieve the intended purpose of the study.Questionnaire, interview and review of secondary data sources were used for the purpose ofcollecting required data for the study. Data collection took place between March 2024 and June2024, with content validity ensured through expert judgment and questionnaire validation byUNFPA staff. The reliability of responses was assessed by examining questionnaire consistency.The study's conceptual framework included dependent and independent variables. Primary datawas gathered through closed-e ended questionnaires and semi structured interviews administeredin the field, while secondary data was sourced from relevant literature. The primary data sourceswere collected from the organization employees who are directly involved on project managementand M&E practice. The target populations were 102 employees who are directly involved on
project management and M&E. Both census and Purposive sampling technique was employed inselecting the samples. The findings indicated that UNFPA Ethiopia allocates funds to M&E
activities in one or another way, but the funds are not sufficient and the M&E unit is notindependent. On stakeholder’s participation, involvement is mainly on lower-level rather than in
higher level activities. Finally, it was established out that the organization’s leadership does notinfluences effectiveness of M&E system, the majority of the respondents felt that the leaders werenot doing enough to support and enhance effectiveness of the M&E system within theorganization.
Key words – Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project success, UNFPA Ethiopia