| Abstract: | The practice of project monitoring and evaluation in Ethiopia faces a significant
gap. Researches show that, although government and donors funded projects
intensively apply project monitoring and evaluation the practice is not
producing satisfactorily the required benefit. This paper aims to assess the
practice of monitoring and evaluation and the challenges hindering the process
at GIZ. The research employed a mixed method of research (with a descriptive
approach) to analyze the data collected through close-ended questionnaires,
open-ended questions, and secondary data.29 participants were selected to
respond to the questions. And the response rate was 93.1%. The result shows
GIZ applies a practice of baseline studies, M&E planning, and allocates an
adequate amount of budget for the M&E process. The overall result indicates
the M&E practice at GIZ (capacity building for biomedical technicians and
health professionals) is effective. But there are limitations in managerial
commitment and effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation process. Besides,
failure in selecting indicators for evaluation is challenging. Thus it is
recommended that the indicators for evaluation should be selected properly.
Further, the effectiveness and commitment of the management should be
improved for a better result. For further research, the impact of the project on
the medical equipment management system of the institutions can be assessed.
Also, other factors that affect the monitoring and evaluation process are not
included in this research can be evaluated. Plus other knowledge areas of
project management can be reviewed concerning project success. |
