Stakeholders’ Participation in Adult Education Policy Document Formulation and Implementation in Ethiopia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess stakeholders’ participation on adult education policy
document formulation and implementation in Ethiopia. Qualitative method was used for this
study. As a result, qualitative data was collected by using interview and document analysis.
Qualitative data, including respondents' views and findings from document analysis, were
presented by describing the responses in phrases. The finding of this study reveals that there are
different categories of stakeholders are involved in implementing adult education program in
the country. In Ethiopia, although significant efforts have been made by the government and
NGOs, illiteracy rates remain high, and the implementation of related programs is still
inadequate. This situation implies that there is no established system that coordinates
stakeholders’ effort and resources towards the effective implementation of adult education
program. This brings about a duplication of efforts and wastage of resources. Therefore, it is
recommended that adult education centers and district education offices, in collaboration with
other stakeholders such as district agriculture and rural development offices and district health
offices, should mobilize the community to promote adult education programs.