Analysis of the Challenges in Implementing Fee Free Basic Education Policy on Management of Finance in Primary Schools in Songea District.

Martin, Milinga (2023) Analysis of the Challenges in Implementing Fee Free Basic Education Policy on Management of Finance in Primary Schools in Songea District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study sought to analyse the challenges in implementing Fee Free Basic Education policy with a focus on management of finance in primary schools in Songea district. It was guided by three specific objectives which were: to identify budgetary challenges in implementing FFBE policy in primary schools, to describe the community’s perceptions on FFBE as a challenge in implementing the policy in primary schools and to examine pupils’ enrolment records as a challenge in implementing FFBE policy in primary schools. The study adopted a case study design and the data were collected through questionnaires, interviews and documentary reviews. The study participants were obtained through random sampling; purposive sampling and primary schools were selected by using criterion sampling. Quantitative data were analyzed using calculator while qualitative data were analysed thematically. The findings indicate that the implementation of the policy in primary schools has been experiencing different challenges which are associated with financial management in the schools, perceptions of stakeholders and inconsistency of enrolment records. The study concludes that although the government has been making more efforts to finance FFBE policy little is known about the policy. Therefore, there is a need to have common understanding of the prevailing situation among all educational stakeholders. Lastly, the study recommends that other studies be undertaken on the factors that influenced the establishment of FFBE policy in Tanzania.

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