Towards Good Governance in the Management of Educational Institutions in Cameroon: Importance, Challenges and Opportunities
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Good Governance, Management of Education, Cameroon, Importance, Challenges, OpportunitiesAbstract
Purpose: This conceptual paper explored the path toward institutionalisation of good governance in the management of educational institutions in Cameroon. Aim was to identify key principles, assess challenges to effective governance, and explore opportunities for improvement, with the view to offer actionable recommendations that could help enhance educational management in Cameroon.
Materials and Methods: A qualitative approach that combines personal observations with a comprehensive textual review was employed. The review examined national and international policy documents, strategic plans, reports and academic articles to clarify theoretical constructs and practical applications of good governance in education. Recommendations were based on personal reflections and literature analysis.
Findings: The education sector has evolved from being simpler and less competitive to a complex, competitive and more demanding landscape, requiring technology and advanced management strategies centered on governance principles like transparency and accountability. In Cameroon, historical, socio-economic, political, and structural challenges hinder the establishment of good governance in education. However, there is room for educational managers to navigate these realities and promote effective governance, which is essential for unlocking education’s transformative potential and achieving socioeconomic development goals.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The various ministries of education should work in synergy with the other stakeholders to implement a comprehensive training programme for educational managers; invest more resources in educational technology for better administrative efficiency; strengthen monitoring and auditing of expenditures; and enhance the capacity of decentralised management structures to effectively address local needs. These strategies should help create a more accountable and responsive education management framework for Cameroon.
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