EFFECTS OF UTILIZATION OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION RESULTS ON PROJECT PERFORMANCE

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Globally, any organization's goal is to be effective, and efficient, attain its objectives and exceed in performance. The need to be successful and have a more remarkable performance has created the need for regular tracking of projects to ensure the project follows the right course for optimal performance. The role of NDMA in Kenya is very crucial in attaining the Kenya vision 2030, the big four agenda, and SDG 2 on ending hunger and achieving food security. Therefore, with this background, the research sought to substantiate the impact of utilization of monitoring, and evaluation results on the performance of drought resilience projects by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in Mandera County. This study adopted systems theory and a descriptive research design. The study undertook a census survey where all the 60 members of the project under NDMA were studied. Data from primary and secondary sources were utilized and the researcher employed semi-structured questionnaires to collect data. Reliability and validity of research instruments and study results were attained by pilot testing the research instruments. SPSS statistical package using descriptive statistics was employed to analyze the collected data. Inferential statistics were applied to ascertain the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The findings show that utilization of monitoring and evaluation results significantly influences project performance at r=.231 p<0.005. Additionally, the findings concur with the theoretical foundation of the study that utilization of M&E results, affects the other aspects of the project thus influencing the performance.

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