| dc.description.abstract | This study explores factors affecting the implementation of UPE in Uganda, a case study of
Kamuli district. It focuses on four major factors namely; financial management, staffing of
teachers, infrastructure/facilities and school inspection /supervision in relation to the successful
implementation of UPE. The purpose of the study was to examine the factors affecting the
implementation of Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Uganda in order to improve on access,
quality and equity. The objectives were: To investigate the effect of financial management on the
implementation of UPE; To assess how staffing affects the implementation of UPE; To establish
the extent to which infrastructure/facilities affect the implementation of UPE and; To examine
the effect of school inspection/supervision on the implementation UPE. The researcher adopted a
cross-sectional study design, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. There were
240 respondents selected using both probability and non- probability sampling techniques. The
study used both primary and secondary sources and data was collected by use of questionnaires,
interview guides, observation checklists and documentary review. Quantitative data was analysed
using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) well as qualitative data was analysed
using words to describe trends, patterns and relationships. The study found out that that there
was poor planning, irregular disbursements/utilization as well as poor accountability of UPE
funds. The study also found out that there was a strong relationship between staffing and the
implementation of UPE. Although infrastructure/facilities are important, the study revealed a
weak relationship with the implementation of UPE. It also revealed that school inspection has
great influence on the implementation of UPE. It was, therefore, concluded that lack of poor
financial management, inadequate staffing, lack of infrastructure and irregular school
inspection/supervision affect the implementation of UPE in Uganda. The study recommends
timely disbursements of UPE funds to allow for proper utilization and accountability, revision of
the staff-ceiling policy based on the number of classes per school and facilitation of inspectors to
ensure regular visits to schools. | en_US |
