Joy A. Andati is a Master of Arts Student in Project Planning and Management at the University of Nairobi. She currently holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Gender and Development from the University of Nairobi. She is passionate about development matters especially women in development with her main focus being on supporting projects in Kenya that contribute to research and support sustainable development of communities.
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Performance of Adolescent Reproductive Health Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
Abstract:
Monitoring and evaluation practices are a necessary component and an essential part of good project performance. These practices are significant in project management due to a growing demand for measurement and accountability in resource use. The study sought to determine the influence of monitoring and evaluation practices on performance of adolescent reproductive health projects in Nairobi County. The research was guided by the following objectives; to determine how planning influences performance of adolescent reproductive health projects in Nairobi County, to assess how human resource capacity influences performance of adolescent reproductive health projects in Nairobi County, to evaluate how stakeholder engagement influences performance of adolescent reproductive health projects in Nairobi County and to establish how data management influences performance of adolescent reproductive health projects in Nairobi County. The study concluded that planning had the greatest influence on performance of adolescent reproductive health projects in Nairobi County, while stakeholder engagement had the least influence on the performance of adolescent reproductive health projects in Nairobi County.