Evaluation of the Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Project Success in Teachers’ Colleges in Tanzania: The Moderating Role of Managerial Skills.

Joseph, Bugendi (2025) Evaluation of the Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Project Success in Teachers’ Colleges in Tanzania: The Moderating Role of Managerial Skills. Doctoral thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study evaluated the influence of monitoring and evaluation practices on project success in teachers’ colleges in Tanzania with a moderating role of managerial skills. Specifically, it assessed the influence of the strengths of monitoring and evaluation team on project success; the influence of monitoring and evaluation plan on project success; the influence of monitoring and evaluation approaches on project success; the influence of monitoring and evaluation information on project success; and the moderating role of managerial skills on the relationship between monitoring and evaluation practices and project success. The study involved 315 members of the college management teams from all 35 public teachers’ colleges in Tanzania Mainland and 5 ministerial education officials. The study employed a mixed methods approach in which data were collected by using survey and interview methods. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, structural equation modelling and content analysis. The findings revealed that, the strengths of monitoring and evaluation team, monitoring and evaluation plan, monitoring and evaluation approaches and monitoring and evaluation information were all positively and significantly related to project success. Moreover, the findings revealed a negative and significant moderating effect of managerial skills on the relationship between monitoring and evaluation and project success. The study recommends for enhanced capacity building to the college management team members; more time investment on preparation of monitoring and evaluation plans; ensure effective data collection systems; and regular preparation and dissemination of project reports. Key Words: Monitoring and Evaluation, Managerial Skills, Project Success, College Management Teams

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