Effectiveness of Evaluation Evidence to Influence Change in Primary Education Sub-sector in Uganda

Authors

  • James Wokadala College of Business and Management Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.73.7610

Abstract

A well-designed impact evaluation study in the education sector is relevant in informing decision and policymaking based on high-quality evidence generated from the research. In this paper, we provide a chronology on how we developed and implemented an impact evaluation on school facilities grant (SFG) programme designed to support Government aided primary schools in Uganda – to construct classrooms, sanitation facilities as well as teacher houses. We describe the appropriate methodology, randomization designs implemented and the target groups. Results revealed that selecting a clear intervention with identified observable and unobservable characteristics is important for the robust results. Measuring attribution on outcomes may also require a balance on internal and external validity checks and analysis. The internal validity, in addition to statistical measures also requires stakeholders’ engagement in the impact study process as a way of promoting social audits of public programmes. Finally, a well-planned and designed evaluation often leads to increased public trust in the findings and evidence uptake hence informing policy decision in management of programmes and projects.  

Author Biography

James Wokadala, College of Business and Management Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

Lecturer, Department of Planning

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Published

2020-04-04

How to Cite

Wokadala, J. (2020). Effectiveness of Evaluation Evidence to Influence Change in Primary Education Sub-sector in Uganda. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 7(3), 352–364. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.73.7610