Assessment on the Use of Monitoring and Evaluation System in Constituency Development Fund, Nairobi County
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47604/jppa.39Keywords:
functional monitoring, evaluation systems, Constituency Development FundAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the use of monitoring and evaluation system for Constituency Development Fund, Nairobi County
Methodology: The study used a descriptive survey research design. The unit of analysis was the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Nairobi County. The target population comprised of 187 committee members of the 17 constituencies. The sample size for this study was55 obtained using simple random sampling. The researcher used a questionnaire to obtain primary data. The questionnaires were self-administered. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in percentages and frequencies. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Both quantitative and qualitative data was compiled to generate the final project report.
Results: Study findings indicated that there exists a functional monitoring and evaluation systems in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. Similarly, the study indicated that monitoring and evaluation influenced decision making in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. The study also indicated that there exist challenges affecting the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation system for Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that funds work plan and costs should be set aside to enhance monitoring and evaluation activities in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. The study recommended that further research need to be conducted on the same topic but in another County so as to give comparisons to the current study. Similarly, a study can be undertaken to assess the existence of monitoring and evaluation activities in the Youth Development Fund, County Government projects, National Government projects and Self-help groups around the country.Downloads
References
Barasa.R. M. (2014). Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Tools on Project Completion in Kenya. A Case of Constituency Development Fund Projects in Kakamega County, Kenya.Unpublished Thesis.
Beaudry, S &Yumi, S. (2007). Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Development Department.World Bank.Retrieved October 4, 2014 from www.humanitatianforum.org.
Becker, G. (1976). The Economic Approach to Human Behaviour. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Boal, K.B. &Hooijberg, R. (2001).Strategic Leadership Research. International Institute for Management Development.
Budzier, A. &Flyvbjerg, B. (2013). Double Whammy - How ICT Projects are Fooled by Randomness and Screwed by Political Intent, University of Oxford
Elkins, C. (2006). Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Development in Peace-Precarious Situations. The North-South Divide and International Studies.47th Annual ISA Convention.
Elster, J. (1989). Social Norms and Economic Theory.Journal of Economic perspectives, American Economic Association.3(4), 99-117 Retrieved November 5, 2014 from http://www.academia.edu/3197007.
Gikonyo W. (2008).The CDF Social Audit Guide: A Handbook for Communities. Nairobi: Open Society Initiative for East Africa.
Institute of Economic Affairs, (2006).Kenyans' Verdict.A Citizens Report Card on the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF). Nairobi.
Kasanga M.,KerongoS., Mutua F. M.,Muthama N. &Kilika. September 2013. Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation of Constituency Development Fund Projects inChangamwe Constituency, Kenya. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary.Vol. 1 Issue 8.
Kerandi, D., Nyaoga, R., Bosire, R. &Nyambega, E. (2014). A Survey of Performance Improvement through Benchmarking in Commercial Banks in Kenya: The Managers' Perception and Experience. International Journal of Business and Economics Research. Vol. 3, No. 1, 2014, pp. 6-14. doi: 10.11648/j.ijber.20140301.12z.
Koskela, L. & Howell, G. (2001).Reforming Project Management: The Role Of Planning, Execution And Controlling. Proceedings of the 9th International Group for Lean Construction Conference. Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 6 - 8 August 2001.
Magondu, A. (2013). Factors Influencing Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation in HIV Research Projects: A Case of Kenya Aids Vaccine Initiative (KAVI).Unpublished Thesis.
Mugo P. M.,(2014).Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects and Economic Policy Development in Kenya.Unpublished Thesis.
Mula B. K. (2013). Determinants of Effective Monitoring and Evaluation System of Public Health Programs: The Case of National School-Based Deworming Program in Kwale County, Kenya.Unpublished Thesis.
Mwangi J. K., Nyang'wara B. M. &Kulet J. L. (2015). Factors Affecting the Efectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation of Constituency Development Fund Projects In Kenya: A Case of Laikipia West Constituency. IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance.Volume 6, Issue 1.
Nyaguthii, E. &Oyugi L. A. (2013).Influence of Community Participation on Successful Implementation of Constituency Development Fund Projects in Kenya: Case Study of Republic of Kenya, (2003) Kenya Gazette Supplement; CDF Act.
Sande, E.W. (2012). Factors Influencing Efficient Monitoring and Evaluation of CDF Projects in Naivasha Constituency.Unpublished Thesis.
UNDP.(2002). Handbook on Monitoring and Evaluation for Results. New York: UNDP.Retrieved October 14, 2014 from http://www.undp.org/evaluation/doc/handbook/me-handbook
UNICEF. (2003). Programme Policy and Procedures Manual: Programme Operations. New York, Retrieved October 12, 2014 from www.unicef.org/tdad/unicefpppmanual/
Zey, M. (Ed).(1992). Decision Making Alternatives to Rational Choice Models. New Delhi; Sage Publishers
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
