Role of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation on Performance of Gender Mainstreaming Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya

Abstract

The general objective of the study is to examine the role of participatory monitoring and evaluation on performance of gender mainstreaming projects Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design and was conducted in the 125 gender mainstreaming projects in Nairobi County; Kenya. The study used a structured self-administered questionnaire to collect data from the managers. The collected data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. Data from questionnaire was coded and logged in the computer using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The regression coefficients of the study showed that monitoring and evaluation planning, monitoring and evaluation training, information systems and stakeholder participation have a significant positive influence performance of gender mainstreaming projects in Kenya. The study recommended the need to enhance M & E planning to improve performance of gender mainstreaming projects in Kenya. There is need to develop a strategic plan to enhance project mapping to conduct project outcomes. The plan should have a list of partnerships and collaboration to achieve desired results. The study established that M & E training played a role on the performance of gender mainstreaming projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study recommended that there is need to enhance the relevance of the topics covered in the training. There was continuous induction of local M & E experts in the project. Based on the study findings that information systems played a role on the performance of gender mainstreaming projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study recommended that there is need to improve on the use of an automated systems to carry out M& E activities. There should be adequate decision support systems for professional management. In regard to stakeholder participation the study established that it played a role on the performance of gender mainstreaming projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study recommended that there is need to consult with the stakeholders' on project activities being implemented.