Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Planning on Performance of Agribusiness Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Mbugua, David | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kimutai, Gladys | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-14T08:41:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-11-14T08:41:32Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | Journal Article | |
| dc.description.abstract | A lot of funds are spent on the public services by the government, amounting to between 15-45 percent of gross domestic product 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. This study established the relationship between monitoring and evaluation planning and performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was underpinned on the resource-based view theory. 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, correlation and regression analysis was conducted. Results showed that respondents agreed to a great extent that monitoring and evaluation planning influenced performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. Correlation analysis demonstrated a significant positive linear relationship between performance of agribusiness projects and M & E planning. Additionally, regression analysis showed that monitoring and evaluation planning influenced project performance positively and significantly. The study concludes that M & E planning helps in setting project goals and objectives thus improving project performance and recommends that communication and reporting are essential components of project monitoring and evaluation as they help to facilitate information sharing, improve collaboration and supporting decision making. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mbugua, D., & Kimutai, G. (2024). INFLUENCE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLANNING ON PERFORMANCE OF AGRIBUSINESS PROJECTS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2024.4926 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/29375 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | International Journal of Management studies and Social Science Research | |
| dc.title | Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Planning on Performance of Agribusiness Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Article |