The Organization and Management of Nonformal Skills Training Programs in South Gonder Administrative Zone
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main objective of this study was designed to assess the current state of the
organization and management of NFST programs provided in e STes. It was also
intended to identify problems that affect the training programs, and to suggest the
possible solutions to the identified problems. To achieve this, a descriptive survey
research method and a mixed research design were preferred. This was selected to
collect both quantitative and qualitative data with in the same time Fume in order to
compensate one 's weakness over the other. To this end, four different but complementwy
data col/ec:lion instruments such as questionnaires (for coordinators, experts, trainers
and trainees), semi-structured interview (for Zonal & Woreda MSEIPOs Heads),
observat ion in all sample eSTes and an assessment of different and relevant
documents(fi-om MSE1POs, ZED, WEOs and fi-om review of related literatures) were
used in the study. The study was conducted infive Woreda eSTes in SGAZ of the ANRS.
A total number of 128 subjects which include 90 trainees, 10 trainers, 10 eSTCs
coordinators with their deputies, 12 training experts in Zonal and Woreda /VISEIOs, and
6 heads of MSEIPOs (I in Zone and 5from Woreda) were selected as a sample through
simple random sampling, available sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Data
were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Percentages, mean
deviations, chi-square test and independenl sample t-test were used to analyze the
quantitative data. For qualitative data, the results of semi-structured interview,
observations and document assessment were transcribed and analyses were conducted
using words and statements. Though ANRS of MSE1PA in general and the selected Zone
and Woreda MSE1POs and eSTes in particular were striving to play significant roles in
providing the non-.formallivelihood skills training, thefinding of the study indicated that
most of the training centers are not peljarming in a beller way as standard. The NFST
programs provided in CSTCs were poorly organized, managed, structured, staffed,
equipped and facilitaled in human and non-human resources. Because of poor
organization and management practices on the training programs of eSTCs and their
inadequate institutional capacities, the reallaclual contributions of the training centers to
the local community are velY minimal. Therefore, if is recommended that decision
makers, planners, and other concerned government authorities al all levels us well as
different stakeholders should recognized the role of NFST programs provided in eSTes
as a short-way means of increasing selfemployment opportunities and job-creation.
improving the livelihood of the local communities, and eradicating poverty. The
concerned government represenlatives like Woreda MSE1POs should give great
emphaSis in order to rehabilitate the training centers of NFST programs by strengthening
their organization and management systems.
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Management of Nonformal Skills Training Programs