June 2010
The up-scaling of technology to build inclusive financial systems in India
The challenges from a technology point of view are many. The systems that provide connectivity need to be relatively inexpensive if they are to be commercially deployed, given the lower incomes in rural areas compared to urban areas. Recently, information and communication technologies (ICT) have emerged as a powerful tool to reduce operating costs, making it viable for financial institutions to expand into rural and...
June 2010
Management challenges facing implementation of free primary education in Kenya: A case of Keiyo District
In January 2003 the Kenyan Government declared Free Primary Education (FPE) in all public schools as a fulfillment of the Education for All (EFA). This study examined the management challenges facing implementation of FPE in Kenya, a case of primary schools in Keiyo District. This was a descriptive survey study where questionnaires, interview schedule and observation were used to collect data from the head teachers,...
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