The Effect of Monitoring and Evaluation on the Performance of Donor Funded Conservation Projects: A Case of World-Wide Fund for Nature Tanzania.

Genes, Happiness (2024) The Effect of Monitoring and Evaluation on the Performance of Donor Funded Conservation Projects: A Case of World-Wide Fund for Nature Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study aimed to assess the impact of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) on the performance of donor-funded conservation projects in Tanzania, focusing on three specific objectives: the effect of M&E planning, stakeholder involvement in M&E, and M&E technical expertise on project performance. A descriptive research design and mixed-method approach were employed, targeting 60 employees at the World Wide Fund (WWF) and project stakeholders as key informants. Data were collected via questionnaires for employees and interviews for stakeholders. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and regression analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically.The findings revealed that M&E Planning (B = 0.525, p-value = 0.000) and M&E technical expertise (B = 0.432, p-value = 0.000) significantly and positively influence project performance. In contrast, stakeholder involvement in M&E (B = 0.044, p-value = 0.638) was found to have a positive but insignificant impact. The study therefore concludes that M&E planning and M&E technical expertise have a positive and significant impact on the performance of donor-funded conservation projects, while stakeholders’ involvement in M&E has a positive but insignificant impact on the performance of donor-funded conservation projects.It recommends implementing comprehensive M&E plans, including defining their scope, executing them, and establishing communication plans. Furthermore, involving stakeholders such as beneficiaries, local NGOs, government entities, and other partners in M&E activities is crucial. Lastly, employing technical experts is vital for successful M&E implementation in conservation projects.

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