PEDP implemetation in Mvomero District in Tanzania: Anticipations, realities and way forward

Abstract

Provision of education is in Tanzania has been accorded greater emphasis with the government putting more weight on the development  of basic education. This kind of education is seen as the right to everyone in the country. Without this type of education a  person can encounter so man problems that he/she cannot solve easily. It is the education that once given effectively opens the gates for  further human development. In fact once basic education is not given effectively, the progress and performance of a person in other  levels tends to be poor. The government therefore has focused much attention on this type of education because of its role in setting a  foundation for other levels. This paper therefore has been prepared to discuss the extent to which the Primary Education Development  Plan was implemented in Mvomero district with the purpose of identifying successes and challenges that were encountered. The paper  also provides a way forward toward success in the implementation of PED II. The paper is based on a research which was conducted in  Mlali and Mzumbe wards in Mvomero district. The study employed interview, questionnaires, observation and documentary review in  obtaining data. During execution of the research the researchers applied a case study design. The findings of the study were also  compared with other studies in order to have a comprehensive picture regarding PEDP implementation in Tanzania.