ASSESMENT OF MONITORING AND EVALUTION PRACTICE AND CHALLANGES: A CASE OF CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIANS PROJECT AT GIZ

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.