Push for Data-Driven Education in Uganda
Education researchers are calling on the government to adopt systematic data collection to enhance decision-making and resource allocation in schools
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- Researchers want the government to institute regular termly data collection for decision-making
- The call was made during the conclusion of a two-year project aimed at improving data usage in education
The stakes
- Implementing data-driven strategies could significantly enhance educational efficiency and effectiveness
- This approach aims to ensure that no child is overlooked in educational planning and service delivery
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- The initiative is linked to the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange
- Strengthening education data systems is considered crucial for addressing challenges in the education sector
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Original report Researchers push gov’t to embrace data-driven education planning
Publisher: Uganda Observer (UG) · Published May 3, 11:36 am · observer.ug
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Education researchers have urged the government to institutionalise routine termly data collection for decision-making, and to promote data-driven planning and resource allocation in order to improve…
The clarion call was made during the closure of a two-year project aimed at scaling up data use in the education sector. With funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) implemented a two-year project a…
What happened
- Researchers want the government to institute regular termly data collection for decision-making
- The call was made during the conclusion of a two-year project aimed at improving data usage in education
- The project was funded by the International Development Research Centre and aimed at enhancing data systems in Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Senegal
- Daniel Mwanga, project lead at APHRC, highlighted the importance of data granularity and inclusion
- The initiative is part of a larger effort to strengthen education systems in low- and middle-income countries
Why this matters
- Implementing data-driven strategies could significantly enhance educational efficiency and effectiveness
- This approach aims to ensure that no child is overlooked in educational planning and service delivery
- Improved data systems will help governments allocate resources more effectively, addressing gaps in education
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