Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for Local Government Authorities in Tanzania.

Kondo, Khalifa (2023) Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for Local Government Authorities in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study investigated the impacts of implementing Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Local Government Authorities (IGA) in Tanzania. Specifically sought to: identify the role of M&E systems in Local Government Authorities; examine the involvement of stakeholders in designing and implementation of M&E Systems in IGA and to determine the challenges facing M&E systems in IGA in Tanzania. Descriptive research design was adopted whereby both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling technique were to get the sample. The sample size included 100 individuals M&E staff, Council Directors, Ward Executive Officers, Village Executive Officers and Political Leaders including councillors who responded to the questionnaires and 20 people were key informants and DPL. Findings show that there were impacts of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems in the performance of IGA in Tanzania. M&E systems have increased level of accountability, effectives and efficiency and sustainability of the services in the local government systems. The study concludes that awareness and knowledge on M&E is vital, as it can facilitate good participation of stakeholders. Involvement results to positive influence on project sustainability and finally concluded that lack of M&E cadre in the local government structure, lack of political commitment on the use of M&E for decision making and minimal involvement of the key stakeholders in planning and implementation of development agenda in LGAs. The study recommends the government to plan and implement M&E for all of its projects. It is further recommended that participation should not just be in isolated episodes but rather throughout the project cycle. Keywords: Monitoring, Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation System, Local Government

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