Successes and Challenges to Achieve Universal Primary Education in Hadiya Zone
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2009-07
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose oj this study was to make an investigation On current status oj Universal
Prim(ll), Education in Hadiya Zone oj and Jactors aIJecting that impede the realization oj UPĀ£.
In order to realize th is purpose questions regarding the status oj UPE in the zone administrative,
Scio cultural and socio economic impediments that hinder the progress towards UPE as well as
the measures that are being taken to address the major problems to attain UPE were raised as
basic questions oj the study
The study utilized descriptive survey method and involved both prim(ll), and secondary data
sources. The data obtained through questionnaires, interview Jocus group discussions were
analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Relevant statistical tools such as graph, tables,
percentages and the mean were used to analyze the quantitative data.
The analysis oj the data revealed that the coverage and access to basic prim(ll), Education is
increasing at national, regional and zonal level. On the other hand quality and efficiency issues
oj education system were not Jound satisJactOlY. However, equity is Jound to be satisJactolY. The
results oj jindings also indicated that the socio cultural constraints like gender biases and
stereotyping, belittling the value oj girl's education. In addition to this, socio economic Jactors
like demands Jor child labor in poor households, low house holds income, poor nutrition, direct
and indirect costs were Jound to be the major constraints. Furthermore, school related Jactors
such as school Jacilities and service, large class size; poor quality oj education was considered
as barriers. Finally, increasing the role oj private sectors, expansion oj school buildings and
classrooms, giving tutorial supports, strengthening school community relationship, improving
teachers capacity through training provision oj high quality teaching materials were
recommended strategies Jor the successjid attainment oj universal primary education
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Challenges; Achieve