Managing Together: Forms of Stakeholder Participation in Technical and Vocational Training Institutions in Gulu City, Uganda
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2026-06-02
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East African Journal of Education Studies
Abstract
This study examined the forms of stakeholder participation in the management of Technical and Vocational Training Institutions (TVETs) in Gulu City, Uganda. The study was motivated by the growing recognition that stakeholder engagement improves institutional governance, accountability, and student enrolment outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was adopted using a cross-sectional design. Data were collected from instructors, principals, Board of Governors (BoG), Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) executives, and education officials using questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analysed thematically. Findings revealed that stakeholders participate in monitoring teaching and learning, attending meetings, budgeting, coordinating school activities, and supporting institutional planning. The study further found that stakeholder participation positively influences institutional effectiveness and student enrolment levels. However, challenges such as limited parental financial contribution and inconsistent participation were observed. The study concludes that structured and active stakeholder engagement is essential for strengthening TVET governance. It recommends enhanced collaboration frameworks between institutions and stakeholders to improve accountability and enrolment outcomes.
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Stakeholder participation, TVET institutions, Institutional management, Gulu City, Student enrolment, Governance, Vocational education.
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Latim, O. G. & Lamaro, G. (2026). Managing Together: Forms of Stakeholder Participation in Technical and Vocational Training Institutions in Gulu City, Uganda. East African Journal of Education Studies, 9(2), 629-643. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.9.2.5066