Correlates of effectiveness of the monitoring and evaluation system in the Ministry of Education and Sports

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to establish the correlates of effectiveness of the Monitoring and Evaluation system in the Ministry of Education and Sports. The study was guided by three objectives that is to establish the relationship between (i) institutional capacity, (ii) political will, (iii) institutionalization of M&E functions and the effectiveness of the M&E system. A cross sectional survey design was employed using both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. A sample of 133 respondents participated in the study by answering the questionnaire and interview guide. Frequencies and percentages were used to show the distribution of teachers on different items. Pearson's Linear Correlational Coefficient (r) was used to determine the level of correlation between the variables. The study findings showed that (i) institutional capacity (r = 0.755, Sig. = 0.000 & α = 0.05), (ii) political will (r = 0.719, Sig. = 0.000 & α = 0.05), and (iii) institutionalization of M&E functions (r = 0.719, Sig. = 0.000 & α = 0.05) have a positive relationship with effectiveness of M&E system. This implies that institutional capacity, political will and institutionalization of M&E functions are important factors in promoting the effectiveness of M&E system. The researcher therefore, recommended that; the Ministry of Education and Sports should strengthen her institutional capacity, act in line with the government, have proper institutionalization of M&E functions and motivate her employees to raise their commitment levels in order to enhance the effectiveness of M&E systems.