The impact of a Free Primary Education Policy on the Economic Development of South Sudan
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of a free primary education policy on the economic
development of South Sudan. The first objective of this study was to assess the impacts of the
implementation of free primary education policy on the economic development of South
Sudan. The second objective was to evaluate how a free primary education policy provides
quality education. To answer the research question, the study came up with general questions
that gave an overview of the impact of free education. Some of these questions include: Will
the implementation of a free primary education policy ensure the provision of quality
education? and does free primary education instill the necessary skills that boost the economic
development? The study used purposive sampling to recruit 15 participants who comprised of 5
students, 2 teachers, 2 parents, 5 employees from different companies and 1 person who had
experience working at the Ministry of Education. The data from the semi- structured interviews
was analyzed through the thematic analysis.
The results showed that free primary education is important as it allows students from
different financial backgrounds to attain an education. The findings also represented challenges
that are associated with the implementation of free educational policies. Some of these
challenges include limited resources, inadequate number of teaching staff, and congestion of
students all affect the quality of education. The results also indicated that economic
development could be improved through the acquisition and application of transferrable skills
from the educational institutions.
Description
Undergraduate thesis submitted to the Department of Business Administration, Ashesi University. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.
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Citation
Chuol, N. D. (2022). The impact of a Free Primary Education Policy on the Economic Development of South Sudan, Undergraduate thesis. Ashesi University, Berekuso. 44pgs.