Determinants of Effectiveness of M & E System in Local NGOs: A Case Study of Ajprodho-Jijukirwa

The main objective of the study was to assess the determinants of effective monitoring and evaluation in local NGOs in Rwanda; Case study of AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA. The specific objectives were to investigate the effect of selection of tools and techniques, technology adoption, personnel technical expertise and utilisation of M& E results on effectiveness of the M& E system at AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA. The study used a descriptive case study design. The study carried out a census due to a small population of 23 respondents. Primary data was collected using questionnaire and secondary data by review of literature. Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) computer program was used in data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics including correlation and regression analysis were used to establish the relationship between the variables. The findings revealed that the four independent variables did not have a significant effect on the effectiveness of the M& E system, as indicated by the R square in the regression model summary and the Standardized Beta co-efficients showed p-values greater than (0.05). However, the study variables were found to be significantly correlated to the dependent variables. The study recommends that the management of AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA should give strong consideration to other determinants of M& E systems including donor policies, budget allocations, stakeholder participation and management support.