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Challenges in the Investment of ICT Infrastructure at Secondary School in Zambia, in Promoting Quality Education Delivery

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  • Peggy Nsama

    (Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, The University of Zambia, Zambia)

  • Margaret Mwale-Mkandawire

    (Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, The University of Zambia, Zambia)

  • Sibeso Lisulo

    (Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, The University of Zambia, Zambia)

  • Webster Hamweete

    (Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, The University of Zambia, Zambia)

  • Simuyaba Eunifridah

    (Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, The University of Zambia, Zambia)

Abstract

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry has undergone unprecedented growth, making significant contribution to global trade and investment. Over the years, governments have developed plans to intensify investments in ICT in education. Most countries are now leveraging on the education and economic benefits on investing in ICT, as societies are increasingly gravitating from efficient to being knowledge based. This paper focuses on the challenges in investing in ICT infrastructure in secondary schools in promoting quality education delivery. Data was generated and gathered using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, using questionnaires (Teachers: N=360), semi-structured interviews (18 Ministry of Education Officials and 36 Head Teachers), Focus Group Discussions (324 pupils) and supplemented by document analysis. Participants were drawn from four provinces in Zambia: Lusaka, Copperbelt, Eastern and Luapula. The paper was anchored on The Theory of Capital Investment Appraisal Technique (CIAT). Quantitative data was analysed using SPPS using both descriptive and inferential statistics while qualitative data was subjected to thematic analysis. The paper highlights significant challenges in ICT, among others: load-shedding of power in most schools; inadequate infrastructure, which compromised the input, process and output to education. Due to lack of specialised computer laboratories, some schools converted classrooms into computer laboratories. Hence, affecting the lifespan of the facilities. The study concludes that most of the challenges the country had were a result of lack of an investment criteria and strategy in ICT for schools, making it difficult to monitor or attract support from other stakeholders. Based on the findings and conclusions, the following recommendations were made: This study proposes an investment framework in ICT (ICTCIF), under the PPP approach (BOT Model), to invest in ICT in education. Which the Ministry of Education, with support from other stakeholders, should test and assess its potential benefit to the Zambian education system.

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  • Peggy Nsama & Margaret Mwale-Mkandawire & Sibeso Lisulo & Webster Hamweete & Simuyaba Eunifridah, 2021. "Challenges in the Investment of ICT Infrastructure at Secondary School in Zambia, in Promoting Quality Education Delivery," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(7), pages 269-279, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:7:p:269-279
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