The Roles of School Management Committees in Implementing Universal Primary Education in Tanzania

Author(s)	Dr. Eugene Gabriel Shayo, Dr. Coletha Cleo Ngirwa
Country	Tanzania
Abstract	The roles of School Management Committees (SMCs) in the implementation of Universal Primary Education (UPE) highlighted the fundamental tools for evaluating the success in school management. Guided by Social Exchange Theory, this study reflects the roles of SMCs in monitoring UPE implementation in Singida Municipality, Tanzania. A pragmatism research philosophy, mixed-methods approach, and descriptive research design were employed. Data were collected from 165 respondents through questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that majority of SMCs do ensure increase on pupils’ enrolment and enhance access to education every year in schools. Likewise, the SMCs showed their approval on their roles in ensuring attendance of pupils and teachers in schools, as one their key roles in implementing UPE. The over-all findings indicated that school management committees play their roles on planning, resource mobilisation and utilisation in school activities. School Management Committees are central to the realization of UPE goals, acting as the link between government policies and grassroots implementation at the school level.
Keywords	School Committee, Universal Primary Education, Monitoring Roles.
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-17

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