Influence of skills, knowledge and attitude of CDF project implementers on M & E of projects in Emgwen Constituency, Kenya

Abstract

The links between project M&E and attitude, skills and knowledge of the CDF project implementers plays an integral part in project management. The study sought to investigate the influence of attitude, skills and knowledge on project monitoring and evaluation. The objectives of the study included': determining skills, knowledge and attitude of project implementers influence M&E of CDF projects in Emgwen constituency and establishing the possible ways of bridging the gap in CDF project implementation and M&E. The research questions developed to answer the objectives included: What is the influence of ,skills, knowledge and attitude of project implementers to monitoring and evaluation of projects. And what are the possible ways of bridging the gap in CDF project implementation and M&E. Conceptual framework was used to show interplay between the- variables under study. The study employed cross sectional research design. A census sampling design was used in which a total of 30 respondents were involved in the study. The questionnaire consisting of 40 items was the main instrument of investigation. An interview schedule..consisting of ten (10) items was also used to collect data from the respondents. Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics. It was therefore concluded that project implementers' knowledge, skill and attitude influenced M&E of CDF projects in Emgwen constituency. The following were recommendations: project implementers need to be empowered with the right skills, attitude and knowledge in regard to monitoring and evaluation. Implementers of projects must undergo a total paradigm shift from the culture of impunity through corruption, mismanagement of funds to a culture of integrity, accountability and transparency. Implementers of projects must understand the complexities of Cdf in reference to strategic choice of projects, diversity of preferences, size of constituencies, population density and dispersion, citizen demand and constituency characteristics among other considerations that are very crucial in project monitoring and evaluation. Implementers of projects also need to link the objectives of CDF at the constituency level with the national level