Assessing Challenges of Governance of Educational Infrastructure and Facilities: The Case of Yeka Sub-City In Focus
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2012-07
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Addis Ababa University
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Education is a key to development. Without education development is unthinkable. But, not all
education is key to development, it is 'quality education' only that makes a difference. The major
educational resources include, but not limited to resource (tea ching and support staff);
buildings, classrooms and classroom furniture; instructional materials, and appropriate
facilities such as libraries, science rooms, resource centers, water supply, latrines and many
others. The purpose of this study was to assess the status and challenges of governance of
educational infrastructure and facilities in government primary schools in Yeko SUb-city. To
achieve the objective of the study a descriptive survey method was employed. Both primary and
secondary sources were used. The sub city, schools and respondents were selected by simple
random sampling technique. Data was collected fram headmasters, teachers, students, PTSAs,
SE~ and WEO professionals using different instruments: questionnaires, interview and
observation checklists. The data collected through questionnaire were analyzed using
percentages whereas the data gathered through interviews and observations were analyzed
using descriptive statements. The major findings of the study revealed that the school problems
include, but are not limited to poor managerial capacity, large student population, real limita tion of
some schools for further expansion, low teacher commitment and capacity, critical shortage
classrooms, furniture, instructional materials. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the
Yeka sub-city and other stakeholders should give due attention to provision, management and
maintenance of educational infrastructure and facilities in government primary schools.
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Governance of Educational