Assessment of Universal Secondary Education (Use) Policy in Kampala District Uganda
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2008-09
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Kampala International University, Masters of Arts in Public Policy Planning and Management
Abstract
The study is an assessment of Universal Secondary Education (USE) Policy;
Case Study of Kampala. The study objectives were: to assess Uganda’s readiness and commitment to implement USE; to ascertain if USE policy meets
good regulation design core themes; and to explore the challenges facing USE.
A descriptive exploratory design was utilized because USE is a new policy and the problem is yet to be defined as the real scope is unclear; USE as a case
study, library research and a selection of respondents were utilized. The research sample was 120 i.e. 60 Key informants and 60 respondents
participating in FGDs. Data was collected using structured interviews, focus
group discussions, questionnaires and documentary evidence.
The study revealed that USE was a welcome policy that would benefit the
country. Government was not and is not ready to implement USE. According to
the study, only 10% of the respondents felt government was ready to implement
the policy now. 90% felt more preparation was needed. A lot of Education resources are not in place and the country does not have the monies to put them
in place. Government commitment to the USE policy is impressive though realistically as a nation, not ready to fully implement. The policy follows good
regulation design themes fairly. Many policy provisions are tagged on availability
of funds. The policy is clear, though more consultation needed to have been
done. The policy intentionally targets a selected number of children which is fine,
tries to balance risks but is uncertain on costs and benefits
The policy focuses on improving access. For it to be USE, it needs to ensure that
all students enrolled are retained and perform well such that they contribute to
the well being of the nation. As the policy is implemented, monitored and revisited, it should cater for retention and performance.
USE is a fair regulation for Uganda
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A Dissertation Presented To Faculty of Arts School of Post Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of a Masters of Arts in Public Policy and Planning of Kampala International University
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Assessment of Universal Secondary Education, Kampala District Uganda