Implementing Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan with Beneficiaries for Improving Performance: Evidence from Tanzania Conditional Cash Transfer.

Abstract:

The study assessed the influence of households’ involvement in the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan on the performance of the Tanzania Conditional Cash Transfer Project (CCTP). The study used the mixed method whereby the sample size was 400 heads of households while purposive sampling enabled to obtain 8 Village Committees and 8 Monitoring Officers. Quantitative data was analysed using Pearson’s correlation and regression model while qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. The study established a significant influence between households’ involvement in the implementation of the M&E plan (t= 8.472, p-value =.000) on the performance of the Tanzania CCTP. It was recommended therefore that the Tanzania CCTP M&E policy should be reviewed to ensure it is vital for households’ involvement in the M&E cycle. The research recommended further study on the organizational practice and level of use of M&E information for further improving performance.