Uganda pledged in 1996 to have universal primary education for all children by 2015, and even though there has been progress and improved education outcomes, primary education in Uganda is still not free, pupil completion rates are low, and the number of teachers is decreasing. In this study ANPPCAN Uganda, an organization dedicated to addressing child abuse and neglect, undertakes a study to measure the extend of and reasons for teacher absenteeism, and develop recommendations for curbing it in the Igana district of Uganda.

Attached Resource(s): 

ANPPCAN Presentation on Teacher Absenteeism

ANPPCAN Analytical Report