The effect of monitoring and evaluation to project performance in Rwanda. A case study of World Vision 2013-2017

Masterarbeit , 2020 , 100 Seiten

BWL - Sonstiges

Rwanda, like other African countries, local government is responsible for delivering basic services (e.g. access to potable water, proper sanitation, a sustainable electricity supply, and regular waste removal).

The major problem of World vision faces is development of its projects in Rwanda is lack of effective monitoring and evaluation. Therefore, this study aimed at assessment of monitoring and evaluation on project performance. The specific objectives were to study the effect of compliance to quality standards on Project performance of world Vision in Rwanda, to analyse the effect of compliance to activity cost on Project performance of World vision in Rwanda, to study the effect of compliance to activity duration on Project performance of world Vision in Rwanda, to examine the relationship between monitoring and evaluation and the project performance in World Vision Rwanda.

To achieve the above objectives, a combination of questionnaires, interview and analyzing financial and other reports were used. Questionnaires were distributed to a group of 22 respondents selected from among the staffs and interview was done with the Director of Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation department. Both purposive and universal sampling techniques were applied in the study. Findings revealed that three techniques of monitoring and evaluation namely Compliance to Quality standards, Compliance to activity cost, Compliance to Activity duration were studied fully and the findings indicated that World Vision Rwanda have all the activities of improving these techniques of which help to better the Project performance.

To assess the effect of variation in predictors, multiple regressions were performed. Effective Monitoring and evaluation is well supported under specific activities that are tackled both tactically and strategically hence better project performance and this was represented by Correlation. The correlation coefficient of 0.786 between monitoring and Evaluation and Project performance is high which means that Monitoring and evaluation has very high effect on the Project performance. The 72.5% of the variation in project performance is explained by the combined effect of compliance to quality standard, Compliance to activity cost and compliance to activity duration . The compliance to quality standard appears as the best predictor.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• LIST OF FIGURES
• LIST OF TABLES
• LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
• CHAPTER ONE
  • GENERAL INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Background of the Study
  • 1.2 Problem Statement
  • 1.3 Objectives of the Study
    • 1.3.1 General Objective
    • 1.3.2 Specific Objectives
  • 1.4 Research question
  • 1.5 Research Hypotheses
  • 1.6 Conceptual Framework
  • 1.7 Significance of the Study
  • 1.8 Scope of the study
    • 1.8.1 Conceptual scope
    • 1.8.2 Geographical scope
    • 1.8.3 Time scope
  • 1.9 Organization of the study
• CHAPTER TWO
  • LITERATURE REVIEW
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Definition of Key Concept
    • 2.2.1 Evaluation
    • 2.2.2 Project
  • 2.3 Theoretical Review
    • 2.3.1 Monitoring
    • 2.3.2 Evaluation
    • 2.3.3 Project Time Management
    • 2.3.4 Project time efficiency
    • 2.3.5 The steps for time Management process
    • 2.3.6 Project cost Minimization
    • 2.3.7 Project scheduling (Activity Network)
    • 2.3.8 Project Budget Adequacy
    • 2.3.9 Project Cost Minimizing
    • 2.3.10 Cost Estimating tools and Techniques
    • 2.3.10 Developing a Baseline Cost for a project
    • 2.3.11 Project Quality Management
    • 2.3.12 Project performance indicators
    • 2.3.13 Ten steps towards building a performance based M&E system
    • 2.3.14 Development Project Cycle
    • 2.3.15 The need for Monitoring and Evaluation in Project Management
    • 2.3.16 Approaches of Monitoring and Evaluation
    • 2.3.17 Traditional Approach
    • 2.3.18 Participatory Approach
    • 2.3.19 Designing Monitoring and Evaluation
  • 2.4 Empirical Review
  • 2.5 Research Gap
• CHAPTER THREE
  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • 3.0 Introduction
  • 3.1 Case Study Profile
  • 3.2 The Research Design
  • 3.3 Population of the Study
  • 3.4 Sample Size
  • 3.5 Data Collection Techniques
  • 3.6 Data Collection Methods and instruments
    • 3.6.1 Primary data
    • 3.6.2 Questionnaire Method
    • 3.6.3 Secondary data
    • 3.6.4 Documentation
  • 3.7 Data validity and reliability of the data collection Instruments
    • 3.7.1 Validity of Instruments
    • 3.7.2 Reliability of Instruments
  • 3.8 Data processing
  • 3.9 Editing
  • 3.10 Coding
  • 3.11 Tabulation
  • 3.12 Data Analysis
    • 3.12.1 Quantitative Data Analysis
    • 3.12.2 Qualitative Data Analysis
  • 3.13.3 Descriptive Method
  • 3.14.4 Correlation
  • 3.13 Ethical Considerations
  • 3.14 Limitations of the Study
• CHAPTER FOUR
  • DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation on project performance in World Vision Rwanda. The study explores the impact of compliance with quality standards, activity cost, and activity duration on project performance.

• The relationship between monitoring and evaluation and project performance in World Vision Rwanda.
• The impact of compliance with quality standards on project performance.
• The impact of compliance with activity cost on project performance.
• The impact of compliance with activity duration on project performance.
• The effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation techniques in World Vision Rwanda.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: General Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the research, outlining the background of the study, problem statement, objectives, research questions, hypotheses, conceptual framework, significance, scope, and organization of the study. The chapter establishes the relevance of monitoring and evaluation for project performance within the context of World Vision Rwanda's operations.
• Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter reviews existing literature on monitoring and evaluation, project management, and related concepts. It explores theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence relevant to the research topic, providing a comprehensive overview of the relevant concepts and practices. The chapter examines different approaches to monitoring and evaluation, including traditional and participatory methods, and discusses key performance indicators and the development project cycle. It also delves into project management principles, focusing on time, cost, and quality management, as well as cost estimating techniques and developing a baseline cost for projects.
• Chapter Three: Research Methodology: This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study. It outlines the research design, population, sample size, data collection techniques and methods, data analysis procedures, and ethical considerations. The chapter describes the instruments used for data collection, including questionnaires and interviews, and discusses the validity and reliability of these instruments. It also explains the data processing steps, including editing, coding, tabulation, and analysis methods.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the key concepts of monitoring, evaluation, project, and performance. The study explores the relationship between these concepts and their impact on project performance in World Vision Rwanda. It investigates the effectiveness of various monitoring and evaluation techniques, including compliance with quality standards, activity cost, and activity duration, as key indicators for project success.

• Autor: Bagabo John (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
• Seiten: 100
• Katalognummer: V538728
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346216625
• ISBN (Buch): 9783346216632
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: rwanda, vision, world