An Assessment Study of the Contributions of International Islamic NGOs in Education Development in Ethiopia: the Case of Africa Muslims Agency, International Islamic Relief Organization and Islamic Relief United Kingdom
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2007-03
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Addis Ababa University
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The pUlpose of this study was to asses and explains the major contributions of lINGOs in
education development in Ethiopia. Over and above, it was intended to propose the likely
means through which the problems faced by lINGOs will be solved to improve their
contribution and enhance their performance in the development endeavor in the future
course of action. Therefore, survey study method was employed, the study was carried out
in three lINGOs selected using availability sampling technique, re5pondent were selected
through availability sampling technique, data was gathered through interview,
questionnaire, and document analysis. Data was analyzed using percentage and weighed
mean scores. The findings of the study revealed that lINGOs have been involved in social
development activities, particularly in education development through the provision of
access to educational opportunities to the citizens, expansion & upgrading coverage to
distant rural areas and disadvantaged regions by new construction or maintenance,
enhance equity to rural areas and disadvantaged regions and females, provision of adult
and NFE program on basic education and training components for out-oI-school children
and adults focused on literacy, numeracy and environment, improve quality and relevance
of education at all levels, all types and all institutions of education, addressing civic and
ethical education, HIVIAIDS and Education as well as they supported orphans and
students from low income families. They faced challenges related to managerial, financial
and technical problems. To alleviate the prevailing problems, it is recommended that
project objectives, strategies and activities should be well refined, community participation
should be encouraged, government department consultation and advises should be
incorporated, formulation of rules and regulations how to perform jobs in local context
have to take immediate attention, develop mechanisms to motivate employees and increase
their commitment in the work environment.
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International Islamic NGOs in Education Development