An assessment of the Impact of KURET Project Intervention in eliminating Child Labour and promoting education
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2008-06
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Addis Ababa Univerisity
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of KURET project at SNNPR, Gurage
Zone Ezea Woreda targeted primary schools. The study examines the working condition of
beneficiary students before and after the intervention, the type and level of intervention
under taken by the project, difference of academic achievements between beneficiary and
non beneficiary students. Methodologically the descriptive case approach encompassing
multiple techniques of sampling design is employed. The data were collected through
questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. The data drawn
were transcribed and analyzed. Although the findings indicate that KURET project played a
significant role in child labour alleviation, awareness creation and providing opportunities
of education for the targeted children. On other hand, the project intervention is not
comprehensive and multisectoral in its approach. Moreover, the livelihood support for
children and for their families is not practical. Furthermore, the beneficiary students were
not better than non beneficiary students in their school attendance, promotion and repetition
rates and in their academic performance. Thus the project achievement seems partially
effective. Therefore, this study suggests improvements on the type and level of
interventions in to a comprehensive and multisectoral approach and the demanding nature
of the link between lively hood support and intervention for long lasting effect. Furthermore
the objective of the project should be practical at all levels to respond more effectively and
efficiently for the need of children, their families and to sustainably reduce child labour in
the study area.