Project Monitoring and Evaluation and Performance of Agribusiness Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
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2024-05
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
A lot of funds are spent on the public services by the government, amounting to between 15-45 percent of GDP which has an immense effect on the agribusiness projects. One of the most pressing issues confronting policymakers and those with an interest in the sector is the declining performance of the agribusiness projects in regard to their growth. From an average of 4.7% in the first ten years to just less than 6% in the 21st century, agriculture's performance, which remains the backbone of the economy, slowed significantly after independence. The study established the relationship between project monitoring and evaluation ( M & E) and performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study determined the effect of baseline survey, monitoring and evaluation planning, technical data management, monitoring and evaluation implementation strategy and monitoring and evaluation finding on enhancing performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was underpinned on the resource-based, agency, equity theory and theory of change. Descriptive and explanatory research design were adopted. Twenty-eight agribusiness projects in Kiambu County were targeted. Sample size was 82 respondents comprising of the agribusiness projects. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data whereas data collection sheet was used to collect secondary data. Descriptive statistics was conducted and information presented. The study also conducted regression analysis. Results showed that respondents agreed to a great extent that baseline survey, monitoring and evaluation planning, technical data management, monitoring and evaluation implementation strategy, use of monitoring and evaluation findings influenced performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. Correlation analysis demonstrated a positive and insignificant linear correlation between performance of agribusiness projects and baseline survey (P = 0.712, sig. =0.044) and M & E implementation strategy (P = 0.101, sig. =0.193). Further, a significant positive linear correlation was found between performance of agribusiness projects and M & E planning (P = 0.236, sig. =0.045), technical data management (P = 0.515, sig. =0.000) and use of M & E funding (P= 0.344, sig. =0.003). Regression analysis showed that baseline survey (r = 0.058, sig. =0.318) and monitoring and evaluation implementation strategy (r = 0.124, sig. =0.057) influenced performance of agribusiness projects positively and insignificantly. Additionally, monitoring and evaluation planning (r = 0.166, sig. =0.005), technical data management (r = 0.248, sig. =0.000), use of monitoring and evaluation findings (r = 0.207, sig. =0.023) influenced project performance positively and significantly. The study concluded that project monitoring and evaluation variables studied are significant factors of performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. For agribusiness projects in Kiambu County to have timely completion, customer satisfaction, quality and projects completed on budget, there is need to enhance the project monitoring and evaluation through developing a robust M&E framework, defining clear roles and responsibilities, collecting quality data, analyzing and interpreting data, communicating M&E findings, using M&E findings for decision making, and continuously improving M&E activities.
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A Research Project Submitted to the School of Business, Economics and Tourism in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Award of Master of Business Administration (Project Management Option) Kenyatta University. May, 2024
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Gladys Kimutai