Building Sustainable Multiplier Networks in Higher Education Institutions: Insights from the TESCEA Model
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2025-11-07
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International Journal of Advanced Research
Abstract
This study examines the sustainability of multiplier networks established under
TESCEA’s gender mainstreaming initiative at Gulu University, Uganda.
Multiplier networks, composed of faculty trained to promote gender-responsive
pedagogy, are pivotal in embedding gender equity within institutional cultures.
The research explores how formal certification, career incentives, and
institutionalization contribute to the durability of these networks. Utilizing a
qualitative case study approach, data were gathered via semi-structured
interviews with 25 multipliers and 5 senior leaders, supplemented by document
analysis. Findings indicate that certification enhances professional legitimacy,
career incentives motivate participation, and institutional embedding through
governance structures fosters accountability and sustainability. However,
challenges such as resource limitations, workload pressures, and ambiguous
role expectations undermine effectiveness. This study highlights the critical
need to align individual and institutional incentives to sustain gender
mainstreaming in higher education within post-conflict, resource-constrained
contexts. The implications for policy and practice include strategic institutional
support mechanisms and incentive alignment to ensure the resilience of
multiplier networks.
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Multiplier Networks, Gender Mainstreaming, Institutionalisation.
Citation
Lamaro, G., Ajok, B. A., Ojara, R. R., Ndyomugyenyi, E. K. & Openjuru, G. L. (2025). Building Sustainable Multiplier Networks in Higher Education Institutions: Insights from the TESCEA Model. International Journal of Advanced Research, 8(2), 188-203. https://doi.org/10.37284/ijar.8.2.3925