The future of school hostels in Namibia
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2007
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The study aims at examining the major factors and causes of the high expenditure in the management of hostels. It became clear through the research that government expenditure towards hostels is enormous and unsustainable, warranting a critical review
The key findings of the study revealed food provision, personnel and utilities as the major cost drivers. Other factors that contribute to high cost include lack of proper monitoring and control units as well as poor financial control systems that would track on hostel expenditure
Finally the study offers recommendations on how to best address these current anomalies within the provision of hostel services and the related high expenditure
Interviews, questionnaires and documentary research were used to collect data. Interviews were conducted with teachers, principals and members of the Executive Management Team as well as the Division Hostels Management at the Ministry of Education, Head Office
The study revealed and concluded that there is a need for a vigorous effort to put in place policies and actions that would improve the management of hostels in Namibia. It also emerged from the study that while provision is made for accommodating learners in hostels, it is also essential to have prudent financial policies and procedures in place to facilitate improved cost recovery and ensure increased resident contribution for the services they receive.
The study aims at examining the major factors and causes of the high expenditure in the management of hostels. It became clear through the research that government expenditure towards hostels is enormous and unsustainable, warranting a critical review
The key findings of the study revealed food provision, personnel and utilities as the major cost drivers. Other factors that contribute to high cost include lack of proper monitoring and control units as well as poor financial control systems that would track on hostel expenditure
Finally the study offers recommendations on how to best address these current anomalies within the provision of hostel services and the related high expenditure
Interviews, questionnaires and documentary research were used to collect data. Interviews were conducted with teachers, principals and members of the Executive Management Team as well as the Division Hostels Management at the Ministry of Education, Head Office
The study revealed and concluded that there is a need for a vigorous effort to put in place policies and actions that would improve the management of hostels in Namibia. It also emerged from the study that while provision is made for accommodating learners in hostels, it is also essential to have prudent financial policies and procedures in place to facilitate improved cost recovery and ensure increased resident contribution for the services they receive.
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Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Public Policy and Administration
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School facilities, Housing, School children