| Abstract: | This study aims to assess the practices and challenges of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in
the case of AASTU Commercial Complex Building Construction Project which is undertaken by
TNT Construction and Trading which is one of the Grade I GC contractor in Ethiopia. The study
applied descriptive research design and used both questionnaires and semi structured interview
to gather the data. To analyze the data, both qualitative and quantitative approach were used. The
quantitative data were analyzed with the use of SPSS software and RII (Relative Importance Index)
of frequencies. The data gathered from the open ended and close ended questions presented in
combined way. The sampling method for this study was census. The target population of the study
was 35 respondents in number from which the data will be collected. The findings from the key
informants interview and M&E process document review of AASTU Commercial Building
Construction Project tells that the project M&E system were well organized but it faces lots of
challenges during conducting the M&E activity. Some of the challenges that the result shows are
M&E implementation strategies and guidelines need regular updates with the scientific
management systems, unavailability of data gathering and analyzing tools, project staffs has no
positive acceptance on the feedbacks of the M&E team, data auditing is not regularly exercised
and difficulty in communicating the results of M&E between employees. In order to improve
effectiveness, provide appropriate trainings to all levels of the M&E staff, appropriate
technological advancement, and sufficient allocation of funds, adequate top level management
support and active stakeholder’s involvement are some of the vital recommendations made in this
research. |
