Govt disburses 16.1bn/- to ADEM over four years
COAST REGION: THE government has announced that a total of 16.1bn/- has been disbursed to the Agency for the Development of Educational Management (ADEM) over the past four years.
According to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Professor Carolyne Nombo, the funds were provided under the World Bank-supported BOOST (Boost Primary Student Learning) programme to facilitate training and the development of manuals and books.
Prof Nombo made the announcement during a press conference held at the ADEM campus in Bagamoyo District on Wednesday, following the launch of a training programme on National Leadership, Supervision and Good Governance for Ward Education Officers from Mtwara and Njombe regions.
She stated that a total of 89,716 education professionals including Regional Education Officers (REOs), Council and Ward Education Officers, school headteachers and school board members from Mainland Tanzania and an additional 1,197 from Zanzibar benefitted from various training sessions conducted by ADEM during this period.
“We thank the World Bank for supporting the BOOST programme and we also appreciate the visionary leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who has enabled key reforms in the education sector. We are already seeing positive changes in primary schools, including increased enrolment of Standard One pupils, thanks to leadership and supervision trainings rooted in good governance, which have been provided to all headteachers in pre- and primary schools across the country,” Prof Nombo said.
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She acknowledged that despite the progress, primary education in Tanzania still faces several challenges. These include poor supervision of both human and capital resources and limited collaboration from community stakeholders. She emphasised that the government recognised the need to equip education professionals with strong leadership and governance skills to address these issues.
Prof Nombo added that 17,817 headteachers from government schools and 368 from private schools received training through the BOOST programme.
“We are including private schools in these training sessions because we want to ensure a unified approach to school leadership and management. This collective strategy yields stronger national outcomes,” she said.
She also emphasised that ADEM is the only government institution officially mandated to provide training in educational leadership and called on all education stakeholders to make full use of its services.
Speaking at the event, ADEM Chief Executive Officer Dr Maulid Jumanne noted that the current training session marks the second phase of the Ward Education Officer trainings.
So far, officers from 12 regions including Tanga, Lindi, Kilimanjaro, Morogoro, Dodoma, Mbeya, Iringa, Coast, Njombe, Mtwara and Singida have participated. He said 1,978 Ward Education Officers benefited from the first phase and the goal is to train a total of 3,956 officers across all regions of the country.
“We have already completed training for 17,817 headteachers across the country. Now, we are focusing on Ward Education Officers. Trainings in the 12 regions are complete and we have now begun sessions in the remaining 14 regions,” Dr Jumanne said.
Wonderful to see the government prioritizing education management with such significant investment. This will transform leadership in schools across Tanzania.
ADEM’s training programs are a great step toward improving governance in education, ensuring all students benefit from better-managed schools.
Thank you to the World Bank and President Samia’s leadership for supporting reforms that are already making a positive difference in primary schools.
Training thousands of education professionals will have a long-term positive impact on Tanzania’s education quality and student outcomes.
It’s encouraging to see both government and private schools included in these trainings for a unified national approach.
Empowering education officers with leadership and governance skills is the right way to address challenges in primary education.
Great work by ADEM in leading this important initiative to strengthen school management across Tanzania.
This is how education systems are improved—by investing in people who manage and lead schools daily.
Thank you to everyone involved for ensuring that education management is strengthened, which will directly benefit learners.
Including Zanzibar in these training programs shows a commitment to inclusive national development in education.
The BOOST program is a perfect example of effective international partnerships improving local education systems.
It’s inspiring to see the focus on good governance in education, ensuring resources are used effectively for students.
Equipping headteachers and education officers with strong leadership skills will ensure a brighter future for Tanzania’s children.
Kudos to ADEM for rolling out training across so many regions efficiently. This is a major achievement.
This is how we build a better education system—by ensuring leaders are well-trained and accountable.
A great step toward improving primary education enrolment and quality through effective leadership.
We appreciate the government’s commitment to addressing challenges in education proactively.
Investing in education management today will yield generations of positive outcomes for Tanzania.
A strong education system begins with strong leadership. Thank you for focusing on this important aspect.
This is a reminder that positive change in education requires both funding and visionary training initiatives like these.
ADEM’s role as a leader in educational leadership training is critical for the future of Tanzania’s schools.
Such initiatives will empower education leaders to handle resources effectively and improve learning environments for all.
Great to see structured plans for reaching all regions and ensuring no education officer is left behind.
An inspiring example of government commitment to improving education quality for every child in Tanzania.
This commitment to training education leaders shows true dedication to building a strong, future-ready education system in Tanzania. Well done to all involved!