THE EFFECT OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM ON PROJECT SUCCESS: THE CASE OF ETHIOPIAN MULU WONGEL AMAGNOCH CHURCH DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to assess the effect of monitoring and evaluationon project success of Ethiopian MuluWongel Amangnoch Church Development Commission and factors that affect its effectiveness. A descriptive and explanatory research method was used in order to achieve the intended purpose of the study. Questionnaire, interview and review of secondary data sources were used for the purpose of collecting required data for the study.The primary data sources were collected from the organization employees who are directly involved on project management and M&E practice. The target populations were 62 employees who are directly involved on project management and M&E. Purposive sampling technique was employed in selecting the samples. The findings indicated that EMWACDC allocates funds to M&E activities in one or another way, but the funds are not sufficient and the M&E unit is not independent. On stakeholder’s participation, involvement is mainly on lower-levelrather than in higher level activities. Finally, it was established out that the organization’s leadership does not influences effectiveness of M&E system, the majority of the respondents felt that the leaders were not doing enough to support and enhance effectiveness of the M&E system within the organization.