The Role of Local Non-Governmental Organisations in Basic Education in the Nadowli District of Ghana (original) (raw)

2012

Abstract

Child education is fundamental in sustaining democracies, improving health, increasing per capita income, and conserving environmental resources of nations. Hence education is not viewed as an end in itself but a productive investment. This justifies the investment of both public and private (NGOs) investment in the sector. This paper assesses the contribution of local Non-Government Organisations (NGO) in promoting basic education in the Nadowli District of the Upper West Region, Ghana. The Sustainable Integrated Development Services Centre (SIDSEC), a local NGO operating in the District is used as a case study. Data collection tools include focus group discussion, semi-structured questionnaire, field observation and review of secondary data. This study revealed that SIDSEC has contributed in increasing enrolment and retention as well as performance through its education programmes. Communities (through Parents Teacher Association, School Management Committees and Circle of Women E...

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