The Effect of Monitoring and Evaluation on Projects’ Performance: a Case of Concern Worldwide, Ethiopia
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2023-07
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Addis Ababa University
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Ineffective monitoring and control processes are one of the many factors that contribute to the failure of many projects worldwide. The overall objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of monitoring and evaluation on an international nongovernmental organizations' project performance and, in light of the results, to make suggestions for better M&E management practices. The study used a descriptive research design, and the research approach chosen was a quantitative one. The study was conducted on 30 Concern Worldwide, Ethiopia project related staffs. The researcher distributed questionnaire to respondents then all the data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive, correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings showed that the independent variables such as logical framework, M&E plan, baseline study, budget allocation for M&E, and stakeholder participation are strongly and positively correlated with project performance while a moderate positive correlation was identified between baseline survey and project performance. The study recommended Concern Worldwide, Ethiopia not to better focus on baseline study and logical framework as both have insignificant level of influence on project performance rather Concern Worldwide, Ethiopia should prioritize working on other independent variables such as M&E plan and budget allocation for M&E to enhance the performance of the projects. On the other hand, Concern Worldwide, Ethiopia must not focus on working on the enhancement of stakeholder participation as the study revealed that stakeholder participation strongly and negatively influences projects’ performance at Concern Worldwide, Ethiopia.