Utilization of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Tools and the Sustainability of Community Agricultural Projects Supported by Caritas in Meru County, Kenya.

Abstract:

This study investigates the utilization of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and their impact on the sustainability of community agricultural projects supported by Caritas in Meru County, Kenya. The study was guided by the research objective which sought to establish the extent to which utilization of M&E tools influences the sustainability of community agricultural projects supported by caritas in Meru County, Kenya. The research hypotheses related to the objectives were tested. A pragmatic research paradigm and a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews were adopted. The study found that utilization of M&E Tools which had (R^(2 )= 0.013 t=1.507 and P=0.134 which is greater than 0.05) had no significant positive relationship between M&E Tools and the Sustainability of community agricultural projects supported by Caritas in Meru County, Kenya. The study provides evidence-based recommendations for improving M&E practices, including strengthening capacity, enhancing community engagement, and improving resource mobilization.