Pakistan Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation (PJERE), Vol 10, No 1 (2022)

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Challenges and Impacts of Primary School Feeding: Implication for Selected Primary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Messeret Assefa

Abstract


Primary School feeding programs are vital for the educational and health outcomes of children in a country like Ethiopia. This research is aimed at studying the challenges and impacts of primary school feeding in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The researcher deployed a descriptive survey research design. The study also employed quantitative and qualitative approaches. For triangulation purposes, a structured interview was conducted to get information from the school directors and three other personnel. The reliability and validity were found suitable. To choose five directors, a purposive sampling method was deployed whereas a simple random sampling technique was used to select 125 instructors and 150 students from the target population of five secondary schools. The initial search took place in January 2022, and an updated search was conducted in early March 2022. The study found that the school feeding program decreases student drop-out and increases students’ enrolment. On the other hand, hygiene, and cleanliness at the target sample schools required improvement in regard to cooking and feeding places. In short, whenever necessary to actualize the school feeding program without major interruption and sustainability the concerned stakeholders should join hands together.


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