• : Ms. Mediatrice Mukankusi
• Dr. Naomi Njoroge

Abstract Background: The application of monitoring and evaluation in both profit and nonprofit organizations is critical due to the costs associated with these activities. Effective monitoring and evaluation is necessary to achieve compliance and enhance industrial productivity. This study observed that the assessment of monitoring and evaluation planning, technical expertise, and stakeholder involvement significantly affects compliance in industrial projects, yet such assessments are often limited. Noncompliance in industrial projects is frequently attributed to inadequate monitoring and evaluation practices. The overall objective of this study was to assess the influence of monitoring and evaluation practices on compliance of industrial activities in the Great Lakes Trade Foundation project in Rwanda. The specific objectives included assessing the effects of monitoring and evaluation planning, examining the impact of monitoring and evaluation technical expertise, and determining the extent to which stakeholder involvement contributes to compliance. Methods and Materials: mixed-methods research design was employed, targeting a population of 190 individuals, including production officers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, sales and distribution officers, and product compliance specialists. A sample size of 129 was selected using the Slovin's formula for calculating sample size. Data were collected using questionnaires, interview guides, and documentation, and analyzed using SPSS software version 21, with results presented in frequency tables, pie charts, bar graphs, and percentages. Results: The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between monitoring and evaluation planning and compliance, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.715, indicating that effective monitoring and evaluation planning significantly enhances compliance among mining companies. Additionally, monitoring and evaluation technical expertise showed a substantial correlation (0.647), demonstrating its importance in promoting compliance. The strongest correlation was found with stakeholder involvement (0.788), highlighting the critical role of engaging stakeholders in the monitoring and evaluation process to enhance compliance performance. Conclusion: Based on the analysis, several conclusions were drawn. Effective monitoring and evaluation practices significantly influence the compliance of industrial activities, emphasizing the importance of robust planning, technical expertise, and active stakeholder engagement. The study recommends that mining companies enhance their monitoring and evaluation frameworks, invest in technical capacity building, and foster stronger stakeholder relationships to improve compliance and overall performance. Future research could explore the impact of stakeholder engagement strategies, the role of advanced monitoring and evaluation technologies, and the relationship between corporate social responsibility practices and compliance within the mining sector in Rwanda.

Monitoring and Evaluation, Practices and Compliance, Industrial Activities, Trade Foundation Project, Rwanda

"Monitoring And Evaluation Practices and Compliance of Industrial Activities in Rwanda A Case of Great Lakes Trade Foundation Project in Nyarugenge District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.c457-c470, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503257.pdf

"Monitoring And Evaluation Practices and Compliance of Industrial Activities in Rwanda A Case of Great Lakes Trade Foundation Project in Nyarugenge District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppc457-c470, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503257.pdf