ALTERNATIVE FINANCING MECHANISMS OF CHURCH-FOUNDED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA

Authors

  • Mathias Kiryowa Makerere University, College of Education and External Studies, Department of Education Foundations and Curriculum Studies, Uganda
  • Anthony Mugagga Muwagga Makerere University, College of Education and External Studies, Department of Education Foundations and Curriculum Studies, Uganda
  • Wyclif Scott Wafula Makerere University, College of Education and External Studies, Department of Education Foundations and Curriculum Studies, Uganda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i11.4002

Keywords:

alternative financing mechanisms, church-founded schools, secondary schools, school effectiveness

Abstract

Alternative financing mechanisms of church-founded secondary schools in Uganda geared towards mitigating the repercussions of financial resource scarcity in church-founded schools is an ongoing debate among denominational school stakeholders. This study analyzes the extent to which the schools are grappling with possible mechanisms to bridge their financing gap. The findings are a result of a cross sectional survey of what the various church-founded school stakeholders suggest to be the possible Alternative financing mechanisms of church-founded secondary schools in Uganda. It was concluded that most of the students, teachers, head teachers and education secretariat officials revealed that School-generated businesses such as school farms, alumni associations as well as soliciting for funding partners who share in the mission of the Church are the most appropriate Alternative financing mechanisms for Church Founded Schools in Uganda. 

 

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2021-11-04

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Vol. 8 No. 11 (2021)

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