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

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