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This study evaluates the effectiveness of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) tools in enhancing the sustainability of development projects at the Peace Foundation for Development Service (PIFDES). It identifies challenges such as resource limitations and stakeholder engagement issues while highlighting a significant positive correlation between effective MEAL implementation and improved project sustainability outcomes. The study recommends strengthening MEAL frameworks and enhancing stakeholder engagement to maximize development initiatives' impact.

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Abs Trac 11111

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) tools in enhancing the sustainability of development projects at the Peace Foundation for Development Service (PIFDES). It identifies challenges such as resource limitations and stakeholder engagement issues while highlighting a significant positive correlation between effective MEAL implementation and improved project sustainability outcomes. The study recommends strengthening MEAL frameworks and enhancing stakeholder engagement to maximize development initiatives' impact.

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to assess Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) tools in
enhancing the sustainability of development projects: challenges and best practices within the
Peace Foundation for Development Service (PIFDES). A mixed research design was used to
analyze data. Utilizing qualitative methods such as semi-structured interviews and focus groups
administered to 10 project stakeholders, alongside quantitative surveys administered to a diverse
sample of 102 project stakeholders selected through stratified random sampling given an overall
sample size of 112 respondents. The research investigates the effectiveness of MEAL tools at
PIFDES. Qualitative analyses reveals pervasive challenges including resource limitation,
stakeholders buy-in issues, and concerns over data integrity which often hinder the optimal
utilization of MEAL tools. Data analysis included a descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation,
regression analysis and hypotheses testing to examine contributions of monitoring and evaluation
tools on projects sustainability, stakeholders perceptions regarding accountability, lessons
learned as best practices and project sustainability. The Findings for quantitative phase revealed
a strong significant positive correlation between stakeholders’ perceptions regarding the impact
of accountability tools on the sustainability of development project (r = 0.813, p < 0.001) with
regression analysis accounted for 83.1% of the total variance explained. Monitoring and
Evaluation tools also showed a moderate significant positive correlation between the predictor
variable and sustainability of development project (r = 0.338, p < .001) with regression analysis
accounted for 9.7 % of the total variance explained. Similarly, Lessons learned as best practices
(r = .228, p = .021 < .05) with regression analysis accounted for 7.2% of the total variance
explained showed a weak significant positive correlation Despite these challenges, quantitative
findings indicate a statistically significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) between effective
MEAL implementation and improved project sustainability outcomes, emphasizing the critical
role of MEAL tools in enhancing decision-making processes and fostering accountability within
the organization. The study concludes that strengthening MEAL frameworks tailored to
PIFDES's specific context and enhancing stakeholder engagement are pivotal for overcoming
implementation barriers and maximizing the impact of development initiatives. Policy
recommendations stress the importance of targeted capacity building initiatives and the
integration of advanced technology solutions to enhance data management capabilities and
facilitate continuous learning and improvement.

Keywords: Impact, MEAL, sustainability, development, projects.

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