An information management tool for project monitoring : a case of humanitarian organizations
Date
2014
Authors
Atieno, Immaculate
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Strathmore University
Abstract
The study aimed at solving the gap existing for improved monitoring and
reporting processes due to lack of an ICT application, designed to depict the project
implementation plan utilized in humanitarian organizations. This leads to less
information captured on the project progress and thus future decisions are difficult to
handle leading to minimal accountability risks and less transparency on project
outcomes.
The descriptive research methodology was used in tackling the problem
identified which provided a means to statistically analyze the responses obtained and
graphical representations of the data collection was carried out. A review of the project
implementation and monitoring methodologies used was done, including an assessment
of current architectures and ICT applications supporting monitoring of project activities
and what features were lacking to improve the monitoring mechanisms. In view of this a
conceptual framework for common approach of a web based information management
application was designed and utilized to develop the prototype tool. The outcome of
this study was thus a solution of a web-based information management tool for project
monitoring. This brought about improved reporting and collaboration of project team
members for better implementation and defined outcomes to improve decisions when it
was implemented as a case study.
Results of the study provided clear detailed information of this gap in project
monitoring to allow users to collaborate and share project information for improved
project outcomes and informed decision making especially during the project
implementation period. Hence it is concluded that the prototype tool can be utilized in
humanitarian organizations that would require improvement in their project monitoring
and reporting mechanisms.
Description
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in
Information Technology
Keywords
Information management, Project monitoring, Project, Project management, Humanitarian organizations