An Investigation of School Feeding Program and its Contribution to Quality of Education in Government Primary and Middle School in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa
| dc.contributor.advisor | Demoze Degefa | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gimite Abebe | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-16T09:11:49Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-16T09:11:49Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-10-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of the school feeding program on educational quality in government primary schools within Bole Sub-City, Addis Ababa. Particularly for the measures of academic achievement, enrollment and rate, and readiness to learn (attendance, concentration or classroom engagement, and initiation to continue their education to the higher level), this study examines the suitability of SFP and its contribution to high-quality education. To achieve this, a descriptive research method was utilized, incorporating mixed approaches. schools leaders(5), homeroom teachers(68), school feeding officer(5), and parent-teacher student association union (13) Participants were intentionally selected based on their direct involvement with the SFP from five primary and middle schools, resulting in 91 survey respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and document reviews, and was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study's findings indicate that the school feeding program contributes positively to educational quality. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses confirmed that the SFP has a significant positive impact on educational outcomes. However, the research also highlighted several ongoing issues within the current SFP and identified numerous challenges affecting its overall implementation. Finally, it recommends establishing an independent and effective management structure in each school, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders, and conducting regular monitoring of the program's implementation. School feeding program in educational institutions by leveraging both local and international resources, which would help sustain regular school attendance and enhance quality of education | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8155 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | SFP | |
| dc.subject | quality and Challenges | |
| dc.title | An Investigation of School Feeding Program and its Contribution to Quality of Education in Government Primary and Middle School in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa | |
| dc.type | Thesis |