The Status of Community Engagement in the Management of Government Secondary Schools: A Comparative Study Between India  and Tanzania

Author(s)	Mr. GERVAS B.P KAROLI, AMAR UPADHYAYA
Country	India
Abstract	The study examined the status of community engagement in the management of government secondary schools in India and Tanzania, with a focus on community involvement in School Management and Development Committees (SMDCs) and School Management Boards (SMBs). Adopting a descriptive research design combined with document analysis, the study reviewed government notifications, SMDCs/SMBs proceedings, and related policy documents. A questionnaire was administered to 20 government secondary school principals and 20 SMDCs/SMBs presidents or chairpersons, selected through purposive and simple random (lottery) sampling techniques. Results showed higher engagement in Tanzania (91.5%) than in India (71.4%). While both contexts demonstrated substantive community participation, persistent challenges such as irregular training and limited awareness of governance roles were identified. The findings underscore the need for sustained capacity-building initiatives. This study contributes insights for policymakers and education planners in both countries to develop context-specific strategies that deepen community engagement in secondary school management..
Keywords	Community engagement, School management, Academic achievement, Decision-making
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66893

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