Journal of
African Studies and Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Afr. Stud. Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2189
  • DOI: 10.5897/JASD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 247

Full Length Research Paper

The role of monitoring and evaluation in the performance of community development projects: A study of the Fadama initiative

Shima S. Kuma
  • Shima S. Kuma
  • UNN Business School, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Umoh E. Boniface
  • Umoh E. Boniface
  • Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Chidinma Mba-Oligo
  • Chidinma Mba-Oligo
  • Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria.
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Chidinma B. Ogbuoji
  • Chidinma B. Ogbuoji
  • UNN Business School, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Nneamaka J. Nwodo
  • Nneamaka J. Nwodo
  • Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 February 2025
  •  Accepted: 19 June 2025
  •  Published: 31 July 2025

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