INFLUENCE OF BUDGETARY ALLOCATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NG-CDF PROJECTS WITHIN NYARIBARI MASABA CONSTITUENCY

Abstract: A project is considered successful when it achieves its objectives, adheres to established criteria, meets deadlines, and remains within the allocated budget of the organization. The utilization of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methods has enhanced collaborative learning among stakeholders, increased productivity, and built capacity, all aimed at applying the insights gained to modify organizational policies and procedures. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of budgetary allocation on the performance of NG-CDF projects within Nyaribari Masaba Constituency. The research utilized a descriptive research design. The focus population consisted of NG-CDF projects within the Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, with a total of 2,376 respondents. This group included monitoring and evaluation teams from various organizations, members of the CDF committee, the general public, elected officials, government representatives, and religious leaders. To obtain a representative sample, the researchers applied a stratified sampling method, while the selection of respondents was carried out through simple random sampling. The final sample comprised 342 individuals, and primary data was gathered using questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted with 34 respondents to evaluate the study's procedures. To ensure the validity of the research, measures of content validity, criterion validity, and face validity were employed. Reliability was determined through the Cronbach's alpha test. For data analysis, descriptive statistical methods, including mean and standard deviation, were utilized to interpret the quantitative data. Additionally, inferential analyses, such as correlation and regression analyses, were performed. The results were illustrated through tables and figures. The research indicated a positive influence of budget allocation on the performance of NG-CDF projects within the Nyaribari Masaba Constituency. The findings suggest that adequate financial resources are accessible for the monitoring and evaluation of these projects, along with a sufficient workforce committed to this endeavor. The study suggests that the budget for monitoring and evaluation should be clearly specified within the project budget to acknowledge its crucial role in ensuring successful project execution. Keywords: Budget Allocation, Project Performance. Title: INFLUENCE OF BUDGETARY ALLOCATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NG-CDF PROJECTS WITHIN NYARIBARI MASABA CONSTITUENCY Author: Michira Ongeri Gibson, Dr. Morrisson Mutuku International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 12, Issue 4, October 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 144-150 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 30-October-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14011873 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/influence-of-budgetary-allocation-on-the-performance-of-ng-cdf-projects-within-nyaribari-masaba-constituency