EVALUATING PROGRAMMES OF EDUCATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ON BASIC EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS OF GHANA, THE CASE OF AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT IN ASHANTI REGION

Abstract

Fundamentally, basic education is supposed to lay the foundation for further education and training; to this end, it is crucial that it is of a high quality to achieve its purposes of preparing the young ones for further learning in the future and to equip them with relevant knowledge and skills to enable them function effectively and efficiently in society. The study examined the programmes of Educational Non-Governmental Organizations in the provision of basic education facilities and support in the Afigya-Kwebre District in the Ashanti Region. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. A total of 18 respondents, comprising 10 head teachers, 6 circuit supervisors, the district director of education and a staff of Rising Village Foundation were interviewed. These respondents were purposively sampled. Closed and open-ended questionnaires were used for the data collection. The data was analyzed with frequencies and simple percentage distributions. It was found out that NGOs contribute to the provision of borehole and sanitation equipment, conducting in-service training for teachers as well providing teaching and learning materials. The presence of NGOs has led to improvement in academic performance and enrolment compared to previous figures before the intervention. Based on the study, it was recommended that NGOs should collaborate with other development partners and GES to extend in-service training for teachers to cover more subject areas. It was also recommended that District Assemblies who have a duty to assist in providing basic education should be proactive.