Demand and Readiness for Monitoring and Evaluation in a Developmental State
A Case Study of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5198330 |
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| Authors | Ivan Gunass Govender (0000-0001-6896-8454, Durban University of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 34-40 |
| Publication date | 2017-05-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09709274.2017.1316455 |
| OpenAlex | W2770343085 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 11 |
The aim of the paper is to report on the demand and readiness of municipalities to plan and implement a municipal-wide monitoring and evaluation system. The case study approach and a mixed method methodology was used to collect data through questionnaires and interviews. The results indicated that despite many municipalities possessing the necessary resources, only a small proportion of the municipalities are ready to implement a monitoring and evaluation system. Key stakeholders in planning and implementation were councillors and local communities, while an effective information system, a formal policy and dedicated staff with specific skills are required for planning and implementing a monitoring and evaluation system. The study recommends that a participatory organisational self-assessment be undertaken to establish the extent of readiness and demand for M&E. This paper is important to practitioners, policymakers and evaluators as monitoring and evaluation demand and readiness could enhance the outcomes of the developmental interventions
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| Highly cited | No |
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