Demoze Degefa (PhD)Aga Moroda2023-12-142023-12-142023-07-01http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/891The purpose of this study was to analysis factors affecting the implementation of integrated functional adult literacy the case of Gudeya Bila woreda of east Wollega zone Oromia regional state. To this end descriptive design was employed .Namely primary and secondary sources of data were adult learner 125 coordinating committee 10 healthy extension ,agree cultural workers, teachers, supervisors ,facilitators and educational expert 28 and secondary source of data were report and plans of IFALE at Gudeya Bila woreda education office. A total of 165 respondents were used in this study technical and availability sampling were .Data collection instrument were questioners ,interview guide and document analysis .The data analysis led to the following major findings; The study found out that the majority 76(61.78%) of the adult learners responded that the community lacked an interest to support literacy centers. The study indicated that the majority 68(55.28%) of the adult learners replied that the time was not convenient to attend integrated functional adult literacy program. The study find out that the major problems that encountered the implementation of integrated functional adult literacy in the study area were; Integrated sectors lack commitment, lack of incentives, Inadequate budget allocation to literacy program, lack of regular supervision, inconvenient time, lack of NGO surrounding area, lack of certification for learners, Committees lack commitment to implement the program. The study revealed that the (50%) of the coordinating committees responded that the extent of evaluation and monitoring of the program is low. The study indicated that the 5(50%) of the conducts committee responded that the literacy education was provided to learners 1- 2 days per week and each day for one hour. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the implementation of integrated functional adult literacy in Gudeya Bila woreda. It is not only the responsibility of government to equip integrated functional adult literacy center each year using government recurrent budget but also it needs the participation of the community and private sectors to equip integrated functional adult literacy center. To successful in integrated functional adult literacy program the contribution of every responsibility individual and organization in the woreda for real implementation of the strategy document is believed to be very important. Finally same recommendation were forwarded; In order to implement integrated functional adult literacy effectively, it is advisable for the woreda education office; Administration, Committee and surrounding NGO to allocate enough budgets for integrated functional adult literacy program in each year. Zone education office is adjusted to work with woreda educational office to provide satisfactory training for all stake holders for the proper implementation of the program. Woreda administration is advised to strengthen the commitment of all committees formed at woreda and Kebele levels in encouraging and giving training for them from time to time. The research finding has indicated the time of education is mainly after noon, there for it is recommended that the woreda education office / chairperson facilitators, Committee and learners to discuss and adjust the time of the program based on the interest of adult learners.enFactors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Functional Adult LiteracyThesis