MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION PROJECTS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA

Gladys Siamanda Naisiae, Dr. Anne Marie Wairimu Mungai

Abstract


Purpose: The main objective of this study was to assess the role of monitoring and evaluation systems and performance of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Project in Narok County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the extent to which M&E tools and techniques; and determine the degree to which funds availability influence the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Project performance in Narok County, Kenya.

Methodology: A descriptive research design was used. The target population consisted of 541 respondents, including 521 project members who directly benefit from the IMAM projects, 18 project managers, and 2 technical officers from the County Monitoring and Evaluation Office. The study targeted 20 IMAM project sites in Narok County, Kenya. A sample of 230 was used.

Findings: The study found a strong correlation between M&E Tools and Techniques, Funds Availability and Project Performance. M&E Tools and Techniques significantly influenced influence performance of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Project in Narok County, Kenya. The study also found Funds Availability significantly influenced influence performance of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Project in Narok County, Kenya.

Recommendations: The management of IMAM projects should institute regular reviews and updates of the monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques being used. There is a need for robust financial planning and monitoring mechanisms.

Keywords: Monitoring and evaluation systems, Funds availability, M&E tools and techniques, Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Project, project performance.

 


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