Monitoring and Evaluation in Non-Profit Organizations: Enhancing Program Effectiveness and Accountability
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-07
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About the Article
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) are essential processes that ensure the effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability of non-profit programs. This article explores structured approaches to M&E, focusing on clear objectives, measurable indicators, and systematic data collection and analysis. Monitoring provides continuous oversight of program activities and outputs, while evaluation assesses overall effectiveness and long-term impact. Case studies from Kenya, India, and Uganda illustrate how rigorous M&E frameworks inform decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and improve program outcomes. By integrating theory, practice, and technology, the article offers practical guidance for non-profit managers and practitioners seeking to enhance program learning, accountability, and effectiveness.
Key Topics
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Program effectiveness
- Non-profit management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Impact assessment
- Technology in M&E
- Accountability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Monitoring and Evaluation in Non-Profit Organizations: Enhancing Program Effectiveness and Accountability. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-07
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