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A climate of non disclosure could be undermining accountability in schools
A climate of non-disclosure pervades the sharing of basic school related information, despite policies and pronouncements to the contrary, and may be key factor undermining accountability in the quest for quality education.
- Access to school level information still a challenge |
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Dar es Salaam schools: Poor toilets, little sport.
Since 2002, the Government of Tanzania has been implementing the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP) with two specific aims: making education more accessible and improving its quality. While significant success has been made in extending access improving quality remains a challenge. A research brief released today by Uwazi at Twaweza reveals that sanitation services in public primary school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city, leave much to be desired.
- Sanitation and Sports in Dar Schools | 639.89 KB
- Usafi na Michezo shuleni Dar | 641.48 KB
Dar es Salaam classrooms: Overcrowded, few books, no desks
A large e-learning conference has just opened in a modern world-class facility in Dar es Salaam, but city residents may have a long way to go before they can enjoy basic infrastructure in public schools. In a research brief released today, Uwazi at Twaweza shows that despite being closest to where policies are made, public primary schools in Dar es Salaam are in dire need of more classrooms, desks and textbooks.
- Where are the books and desks? | 741.63 KB
- Viko wapi vitabu na madawati? | 763.23 KB
If findings are ignored, why audit?
The Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of Tanzania has been prompt in auditing and releasing audit findings on various operations of the Government in recent years. To the disappointment of many however, a clear indication that financial management situation is improving because of audits is lacking.
- Why audit if findings are ignored? | 1.4 MB
- Ukaguzi wa nini wakati unapuuzwa? | 1.49 MB
Do MPs who speak out in Parliament get re-elected?
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On October 31st 2010, Tanzanians cast their votes to elect a new President and the 10th Parliament. Many MPs who served in the 9th parliament stood up for the election. Did their performance in Parliament matter to voters? How did it affect their chance of being re-elected for another 5 year term?
- Who returned to Parliament? | 937.55 KB
- Nani amerudi Bungeni? | 1.06 MB
Where does the education money go?
Since the Government introduced free primary education in 2001, enrollment has increased tremendously, from 4.9 million pupils in 2001 to 8.3 million in 2010. While the increase in pupil numbers has been accompanied by a commensurate increase in the primary education sub-sector budget, education inputs have remained rather poor. This brief questions how the Government's primary education budget is used.
- Primary education expenditure tracking | 917.93 KB
- Ufuatiliaji wa fedha za elimu ya msingi | 918.32 KB
Is the money reaching schools?
Recently Tanzania launched the second phase of Secondary Education Development Programme (2010-2015). The aim is to improve quality and relevance of secondary education. In order to achieve this, government has committed to ensure that capitation grants reach schools on time. Does this happen in practice? In this policy brief, Twaweza, Hakielimu and Policy Forum highlight some of the gaps that have been observed in the first few months of SEDP II implementation.
- Secondary schools expenditure tracking | 1.15 MB
- Ufuatiliaji wa fedha shule za sekondari | 688.3 KB
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