A Comparative Study on Practice and Problems in the Implementation of Governmental and NonGovernmental ABE programs in Afa
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to assess the practice and problems of the
implementation of ABE. Descriptive survey method was used to undertake the
study. I n order to meet this purpose, basic questions were raised regarding the
contribution of ABE in increasing access to education, best practices of ABE
programs run by Government and NGOs, structure and management system of
ABE, and factors affecting the participation of NGOs in ABE programs. The
study was conducted at the different levels of the educational hierarchy of the
Afar Regional State. Samples were drawn from ABE Centers, Woreda and REB
offices. NGO ABE centers and their coordinating offices at various levels were
a lso included in the study. Purposeful and convenient sampling methods were
respectively used to select the woredas and the ABE centers for the study. Four
Woredas where there are at least one NGO working on ABE were taken in the
study. Questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and documents were
used to collect the necessary data. The obtained data were analyzed using
statistical tools of percentage, mean, chi-square, and t-test. The results of the
study reveal that ABE is playing a significant role in improving educational
coverage in the region. However, the rate of its expansion and the issue of
efficiency of the program is questionable. The major problems identified by the
study in the implementation of ABE include; absence of institutional structure
and shortage of budget to run the program, lack of human and material
resources, and poor coordination among Governmental and Non-Governmental
organizations. The recommendations forwarded to overcome the challenges
comprise the creation of appropriate institutional structure and allocation of
sufficient resource to run the program, and strengthening net-work among
Governmental and NGO partners for better implementation of the program.
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Comparative Study on Practice and Problems, Governmental and Non, Governmental ABE programs