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Challenges Encountered by the School Management Committees in Monitoring the Implementation of Universal Primary Education in Singida Municipality, Tanzania

Author(s) Dr. Eugene Gabriel Shayo, Dr. Coletha Cleo Ngirwa, Dr. Rweyendera Ngonge
Country Tanzania
Abstract In realizing the objectives of Universal Primary Education (UPE), School Management Committees (SMCs) are expected to act as intermediaries between schools and local governments, advocating for resources and ensuring the proper implementation of education policies. Their role is to highlight any challenges and advocate for changes in policies or resource allocation to improve education delivery. Consequently this study is guided by social exchange theory and comparatively discussed with human capital theory particularly used descriptive method research approach and convergent parallel design to examine challenges encountered by the SMCs in monitoring the implementation of UPE. The questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect data from 165 respondents. The findings revealed challenges faced SMCs based on lack of knowledge and skills in financial management and not supported financially. Other challenges included SMC members seemed more influential in decision-making, which brought conflicts and misunderstanding in monitoring the implementing of UPE. Furthermore, findings posited challenges related to financial incentives, commitment and administrative constraints in effort to achieve quality UPE. The study concludes that the challenges contribute to impediments in the implementation of UPE in Tanzania. It recommends SMCs to be given regular training at least once per year in resource and financial management, education policy awareness, and its implementation of successful UPE.
Keywords School Committee, Universal Primary Education, Education Policy, Challenges of Monitoring Role
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77587
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