Effects of monitoring and evaluation planning on implementation of poverty alleviation mariculture projects in the coast of Kenya

Ochiewo, Jacob; Wakibia, Joseph; Sakwa, Maurice

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104050

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“…Project M&E is an important phase in the project life cycle, and it assumes even greater importance in the context of ID projects. The focus of M&E activities for ID projects goes beyond the tracking of project progress and outcomes, to assess the impact of project interventions at the community level during and after the project completion (Odhiambo et al, 2020). Menon et al (2009) define ID project monitoring as "the ongoing process by which stakeholders obtain regular feedback on the progress being made towards achieving their goals and objectives", whereas project evaluation is referred to as "a rigorous and independent assessment of either completed or ongoing activities to determine the extent to which they are achieving stated objectives and contributing to decision making" (Menon et al, 2009, p. 8).…”

Section: Monitoring and Evaluation (Mande): Commonalities And Differe...mentioning

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Project monitoring and evaluation to engage stakeholders of international development projects for community impact

Amin

Scheepers

Malik

2022

IJMPB

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PurposeThis paper aims to examine the role of project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in international development (ID) project stakeholders' relationships. This study draws on agency theory to examine the specific role M&E plays in improving ID project impact.Design/methodology/approachQualitative data comprising of in-depth interviews were collected from ID project stakeholders such as project donors, implementing partners and steering committee members.FindingsResults of the study show that project M&E activities can serve multiple purposes including the collection of data for the assessment of inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact. This information is shared with stakeholders to assist in evidence-based decision-making to improve project impact on community. This study shows that M&E activities strengthen the relationship between stakeholders by involving multiple stakeholders at different stages of ID projects to identify community needs and to demonstrate the positive community impact. Agency issues such as goal incongruence, information asymmetry and risk-sharing affect the relationship between the stakeholders. Investing in different M&E activities can reduce these issues, ultimately leading to a positive impact at the community level.Originality/valueThere has been limited research that explores the principal-agent relationship between project stakeholders of ID projects through the lens of agency theory. The role of M&E to collect project data and address agency issues between project stakeholders to improve project impact is the novel contribution of this paper.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Project monitoring and evaluation to engage stakeholders of international development projects for community impact

Amin

Scheepers

Malik

2022

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“…A cross-sectional survey design was used after having observed how it was used by related studies from the literature review (Odhiambo, Wakibia & Sakwa, 2020,Bazira, 2017 using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The characteristics of Cross-sectional design are that it is used to investigate a population and be able to carry out sampling and studying a single group in one instance which is what was needed in this study.…”

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What is the relationship between evaluation and performance of Church of Uganda Projects in Namirembe Diocese?

Katimbo

Okoche²

2022

IJCRS

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Purpose: Evaluation as a good management practice and an integral function of the project life cycle improves project performance (Shapiro, 2007; Nyonje et al, 2012; Shelber, 2014). The Church of Uganda planned various evaluations to determine the performance of the strategic plan 2025. This paper examined the relationship between evaluation and performance of Church of Uganda Projects in Namirembe Diocese. Methodology: A Cross sectional survey design was used on a study population of 117 respondents. 87 respondents filled the Survey questionnaires whose responses were analysed by using correlational and regression analysis by using PSPP software Version 1.2.0-g0fb4db. Key Informant interviews and an FGD were carried out and responses were analysed using content analysis and results presented as text. The empirical results were presented in frequencies, percentages and summarized into tables. Findings: Descriptive findings highlighted that evaluation to some extent improves project performance (mean 3.1), This was further supported by the qualitative findings. However, inferential statistics revealed that evaluation had a non-significant positive relationship with Project performance (β=0.17, p= 0.188>0.05). Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: In conclusion, this paper established that evaluation to some extent influences project performance. The weaknesses included; having impromptu evaluations of what has not been monitored, lack of evaluation skills and knowledge, lack of commitment from staff, lack of allegiance to the Diocese and only local parish focus, lack of having set Key performance indicators (KPIs) and baseline information. Therefore, to improve upon the performance of Church of Uganda projects, it is important to strengthen the evaluation mechanisms; baseline evaluation, mid-term evaluation and end-term evaluation. The non-existent evaluation framework will be developed with informed decisions from the study.

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“…Currently, 90% of the farmers are women (Nyonje et al 2017-unpubl. ;Odhiambo et al 2020) and the main species cultivated is E. denticulatum (Odhiambo et al 2020).…”

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“…The seaweed farmers' group also worked, with the Kenyan Industrial Research and Development Institute and other agencies, to develop various other cosmetic and food products, minimise post-harvest losses and introduce other aspects of best management practices (Nyonje et al 2017-unpubl.). With the growing interest in seaweed farming from a range of stakeholders and with the socio-economic benefits for the local communities having been demonstrated (Mirera et al 2020;Odhiambo et al 2020), the government of Kenya identified this industry as one of the priority interventions under the Blue Economy Initiative (Blue Economy Committee Report 2016-unpubl.). Subsequently, the government is planning to map the entire Kenyan coastline for suitable sites for seaweed farming and to develop the industry value chain (Blue Economy Committee Report, 2016-unpubl.).…”

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Seaweed farming in Africa: current status and future potential

Msuya

Bolton

Pascal³

et al. 2022

J Appl Phycol

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Global demand for seaweed and its products has increased exponentially over the last 25 years. Equally, the continent of Africa and its offshore islands have considerable potential for seaweed production to contribute to world demand. Compared with China and the rest of Asia, Africa lags behind in seaweed production and utilisation. However, for red eucheumatoid seaweeds, Africa is the third-largest producer in the world, producing about 120,000 t (FW) annually. Details are provided for 13 African countries that are currently involved in seaweed farming and harvesting, commercially or experimentally, for export or domestic utilisation. Eucheuma spp. and Kappaphycus spp. in Tanzania represent 92% and in Madagascar 4.7% of continental production, and Ulva spp. and Gracilaria spp. in South Africa represent 1.5%. Over 2000 species of seaweed have been recorded in Africa, some of which are already successfully cultivated in other parts of the world. The environmental conditions across the continent range from warm, tropical waters to the cooler, nutrient-rich waters of the southwest, enabling the cultivation of seaweeds from the tropical, carrageenan-producing eucheumatoids to temperate kelp species. Seaweed aquaculture production in Africa, led predominantly by women, has improved the livelihoods of its coastal people. Challenges through disease and pest outbreaks, as a result of climate change, and the low prices paid to farmers are highlighted as major constraints on the development of this industry. Through scaling up and expanding current efforts in production and utilisation of seaweeds, Africa has the potential to join China and Southeast Asia as a global leader in producing, processing and consuming a wide variety of seaweeds.

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Effects of monitoring and evaluation planning on implementation of poverty alleviation mariculture projects in the coast of Kenya

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

Project monitoring and evaluation to engage stakeholders of international development projects for community impact

Project monitoring and evaluation to engage stakeholders of international development projects for community impact

What is the relationship between evaluation and performance of Church of Uganda Projects in Namirembe Diocese?

Seaweed farming in Africa: current status and future potential

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