Community based monitoring and evaluation: An application of CGMETT tool in assessing CBNRM project in Tanzania

This paper presents experience in community based monitoring and evaluation using Community Governance and Management Effectiveness Tracking Toolin community based natural resources management project in Tanzania. The CGMETT tool was administered in year 2016 through focus goup discussion among eight CBOs namely WMAs (3), CBFMs (3) and BMUs (2) in three districts for 110 total participantsof whom 24% were female. Accordingly, survey shows slightly satisfactory results in CBNRM effectiveness, compliance with by-laws; andless womenin decision making management levels in community based natural resources.