Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Performance of Tobacco Contract Farming Projects in Katavi Region, Tanzania.

Killo, Pius N. (2022) Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Performance of Tobacco Contract Farming Projects in Katavi Region, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is an inevitable intervention tool used in assessing the project’s appropriate use of limited resources, transparency, accountability, value for money and improved services to the beneficiaries. This study aimed at investigating the influence of monitoring and evaluation practices on performance of tobacco contract farming projects in Katavi region. Specifically it sought to: determine the effect of M&E human resource capacity; establish the effect of M&E technical expertise; and determine the effect of stakeholder involvement in M&E processes team on performance of tobacco contract farming projects. This study employed a cross-sectional survey strategy with explanatory research design. SPSS was used to analyze data from sample size of 132 respondents obtained through simple random sampling. Descriptive and Inferential analysis was used. However, the results indicate that M&E human resource capacity, and M&E technical expertise have no significant and positive effect on performance of tobacco contract farming projects. On the other hand, results revealed that stakeholder involvement in M&E processes team has a significant and positive effect on performance of tobacco contract farming projects. It is recommended that in collaboration with TCDC, AMCOS should establish the recruitment policy with a provision of M&E formal education and establish M&E department enriched with physical, human, financial resources and information & communication technology (ICT). They should also design project M&E implementation plan framework, coupled with training and inclusion policy that will enhance effective stakeholder involvement, while embracing results-based management and participatory M&E. Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation, Contract Farming, Tobacco, Farming.

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