INFLUENCE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
A CASE OF THE KENYA NATIONAL FARMER’S FEDERATION
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze influence of monitoring and evaluation practices on the performance of non-governmental organizations in the agricultural sector: A case of the Kenya National Farmer’s Federation.. The objectives of this study included an analysis of; The influence of frequency of M&E data collection, M&E stakeholder engagement and integrating local knowledge in M&E on the performance of KENAFF. The study employed a descriptive research. The target population in this research is divided into two main categories; 140 M&E Staff and 60 Stakeholders. The sample size was 134 respondents. Sampling strategies that combine probability and non-probability was employed. Content validity was used. For reliability test to evaluate the questionnaire's internal consistency, the statistical test known as Cronbach's Alpha was used. The managerial and operational staff make up the first group. The second group consists of KENAFF stakeholders at both the representative and grassroots levels. The researcher used SPSS for conducting both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. The dataset was summarized using simple descriptive statistics like means, standard deviations, and frequencies. The findings indicate that respondents were generally neutral or slightly disagreed with the adequacy of data collection frequency per agricultural season. Respondents were generally neutral about the sufficiency of stakeholder involvement in the program. Respondents were generally neutral about the sufficiency of local practices integrated into KENAFF programs. Most respondents expressed strong satisfaction with KENAFF's financial performance. The study concludes that there are mixed perspectives on the frequency of M&E data collection. The analysis of integrating local knowledge shows respondents are generally neutral to slightly dissatisfied with the sufficiency of local practices integrated into KENAFF programs. The study recommends that KENAFF should maintain the current practices but also consider seeking qualitative feedback to understand if there are any nuanced areas for improvement. Efforts should be made to continuously assess and improve the diversity of stakeholder groups to address any concerns and enhance community representation. It is recommended to evaluate and enhance the integration of local practices into KENAFF progress.
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