SNV Uganda 2009 Annual Report

within the sector. This situation makes it difficult to distribute resources equitably. SNV supported district
leadership to improve the way data was collected and used in schools and the districts. A tool for realtime
tracking of pupil and teacher absenteeism to curb wastage in the sector is being piloted in Mbale
and Kiboga districts. Increasing the presence of teachers and pupils in the classroom will improve the
quality of teaching and of learning.
In Kamwenge, a ‘School Is Fun’ project initiated through partnership between SNV, the local district
government and Hima Cement aims to promote enrolment by creating a child-friendly school environment
using sports.
‘We would like to do more with subjects like physical education and sports, arts and
crafts, and music but we have no teachers for these subjects because of the teacher
ceiling, and in the end our school is judged on how we perform in the Primary Leaving
Examinations [PLE] subjects.’ Head Teacher Kiboga
In 2010, SNV will continue to support existing government programmes while exploring innovative
channels in providing quality education. Focus will be on
• improving accountability and efficiency of service delivery
• addressing equity issues, especially concerning the girl child
• strengthening the voice and participation of communities to increase demand for providing quality
services
Campaign to promote pupil retention in Primary Schools in Eastern Uganda
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