| Abstract: | Monitoring and evaluation have been commonly recognized as an essential component of project management life cycle. M&E is important in project design and planning, transparency, advocacy, performance management, internal institutional learning and benchmarking, and evidence-based decision making. Monitoring and evaluation are carried out to achieve the best of the project's standards and in doing so are influenced by factors that decide its effectiveness. Accordingly, the purpose of this research was to examine the determinant factors affecting the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation practices in the case of TechnoServe Ethiopia, Coffee Initiative Program. The research utilized a quantitative approach and descriptive and explanatory research designs. Both primary and secondary data types were in play to collect data. The primary data were collected through questionnaires, and secondary data such as program report and M&E report were used. The study targeted a total of 81 respondents. However, only 72 responded to the questionnaire, which contributed to 89% of the response rate. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS software, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. According to the results, the 55.5% positive variation in the effectiveness of M&E practices can be explained by the changes in the determining factors mentioned in the study. However, the remaining 44.5% is attributed to factors that were not covered in this particular study. This indicated that the organization should properly review its practices in relation to these factors as required considering it majorly determines the effectiveness of its M&E practices. |
