ERIC Number: EJ1368944
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Aug
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-0555-7747
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Analyzing the Role of UK Aid in School Education in Pakistan
Abdullah, Nauman A.
Bulletin of Education and Research, v44 n2 p51-69 Aug 2022
UK Aid has been aiding school education in Pakistan since long. Historically, Pakistan has received the largest aid from UK aid in education sector but little research is done to evaluate the role of this aid. For this purpose, an evaluative case study research design was used to evaluate the role of UK Aid. Qualitative research approach was employed to do this evaluative study. Five programs were selected to study UK aid as a case in this research. Two programs were in postcompletion stage and three programs were in implementation stage. Data triangulation was done to incorporate different aspects related to the aid in the five selected programs. Purposive sampling technique was used. Semi-structured interviews from the recipients of UK aid were conducted. Document analysis was carried out to specific, formal documents to critically review the donor's perspective. Following strict ethical guidelines, thematic analysis for the interviews and document analysis was performed. After evaluating the programs and comparing outcomes with education indicators, contextual discussion points were raised. It was found that the aid is used for multipurpose to enhance the educational outcomes but the problems are grave and require consistent long-term combined efforts. Recommendations were given to enhance the effectiveness and utility of UK Aid.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Financial Support, Educational Finance, Program Effectiveness, Barriers, International Programs, Grants, Elementary Secondary Education
Institute of Education and Research. University of the Punjab Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, 54590 Pakistan. e-mail: ber.ier@pu.edu.pk; Web site: http://pu.edu.pk/home/journal/32
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom; Pakistan
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