Factors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Functional Adult Literacy Program in Gudeya Bila District in East Wollega Zone
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2023-07
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Addis Ababa University
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The general objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting the implementation of integrated functional adult literacy program in Gudeya Bila District. To attain the objective, three research questions were framed, and descriptive survey design with mixed approach was employed. The participants were included in the study through simple random sampling technique. Data was collected from the research participants through questionnaire, interview and document analysis. Convergent mixed-method was used to collect data from the participants at parallel times. The data collected through the questionnaire was analyzed through descriptive statistics using SPSS version 20.On the other hand, the data collected through interview was transcribed, coded and categorized based on the similar themes that were repeatedly said during the interview.Similarly, the documents were analyzed thematically. The analysis of the data was made based on the order of the research questions so as to provide a triangulated answer for each research question.Accordingly, the result of the study showed that the participants perceived integrated functional adult literacy program positively. They perceived that the program could prepare adults for essential literacy and numeracy skills. Besides, they perceived that integrated functional adult literacy program helped them keep their hygiene, prevent diseases, plan their family, maximize their agricultural productivity, generate income, and other crucial skills that were needed in their day-to-day activities in the society.The study also indicated that integrated functional adult literacy program was not implemented to the level it is intended by the government body.The stakeholders were not working in an integrated way to implement the program.It was also found out that various factors hindered the effective implementation of the program. The factors include:lack of motivation among the stakeholders, inadequate budget allocation for the program,lack of promotions and incentives for the stakeholders, poor of integration among the sectors, absence of independent managing structure for the program, poor communication,absence of training for the stakeholders, withdrawals and dropouts of the adult learners, inadequate supervision, shortage of resources at the centers, shortage of infrastructure at the centers, and above all poor political commitment of leaders. Therefore, it was recommended that all the stakeholders should work together for the effective implementation of integrated functional adult literacy program at the study area.
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Implementation of Integrated Functional Adult Literacy Program