Some of the initiatives taken in Kenya to strengthen M&E systems include performance contracting and Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS). The Government has adopted performance contracting as a key strategy to ensure maximum accountability and transparency in the management of public resources. A performance contract is a performance agreement between Government, acting as the owner of an Agency, and the management of the Agency. It therefore specifies expected levels of achievement, timelines, evaluation and reporting methodologies - accountability for results. Kenya currently has 480 public sector institutions that are linked to performance contracts. Evaluation of performance is carried out by external experts who are not public servants. The main purpose of involving external experts is to ensure integrity and objectivity to the system. Performance contracting seems to be having an impact in improving public sector performance and building public trust.