The perceived impact of NGOs in the provision of basic education in the Talensi district the case of World Vision Ghana

Abstract

Basic education is supposed to lay the foundation for further education and training; to this end, it is necessary that it is of a high quality to achieve its purposes of preparing the young ones for further learning in the future and to equip them with relevant knowledge and skills to enable them function effectively in society. The study examined the impact of World Vision in the provision of basic education in the Talensi District in the upper East Region. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. A total of 35 respondents, comprising 27 head teachers, 6 circuit supervisors, the district director of education and a staff of World Vision, selected through purposive sampling, were used in the study. Closed and open-ended questionnaires were used for the data collection. The data was analysed using frequencies and simple percentage distributions. It was found out that world vision contributes to the provision of borehole and sanitation equipment, conducting in-service training for teachers as well providing teaching and learning materials. The presence of world vision has led to improvement in performance and enrolment compared to previous figures before the intervention. From the study it was recommended to WVG to collaborate with other development partners and GES to extend in-service training for teachers to cover more subject areas. It was also recommended that District Assemblies who have a duty to assist in providing basic education should be proactive.