Factors Affecting Monitoring and Evaluation Practices in Local Government Projects: A Study of Toilets Construction in Government Primary Schools in Temeke Municipal Council, Dar es salaam Region.

David, Cosmas M. (2025) Factors Affecting Monitoring and Evaluation Practices in Local Government Projects: A Study of Toilets Construction in Government Primary Schools in Temeke Municipal Council, Dar es salaam Region. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) play a crucial role in the successful implementation of local government projects, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and sustainability. This study examines the factors affecting M&E practices in local government primary school, with a specific focus on toilet construction projects in Temeke Municipal Council, Dar es Salaam. The research highlights critical areas such as stakeholder involvement, resource allocation, capacity building, and institutional frameworks. The study used Institutional and Performance theories to help the researcher to gain a comprehensive understanding about M&E practice. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data from 142 respondents. The findings revealed that effective M&E practices are significantly influenced by active stakeholder involvement (67.2%), adequate resource allocation (64.6%) and capacity building (40%). Also the findings reveal that while some progress has been made in establishing M&E frameworks, significant gaps persist, including inadequate financial resources, insufficient training, and lack of standardized data management systems. These challenges hinder effective M&E practices, leading to project delays and compromised outcomes. The study concludes and recommends that the Councils should strengthening capacity-building programs, ensuring transparent, adequate resource allocation, and enhancing stakeholder participation is essential for improving M&E effectiveness in local government projects. The recommendations provided aim to enhance M&E practices, ultimately contributing to improved service delivery and project sustainability in the education sector. Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation, Local Government Projects, Toilets Construction, Primary Schools.

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