NATIONAL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (NEMIS) FUNDING MODELS: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

Abstract

This study focused on funding models of the National Education Management Information 
System (NEMIS). The aim of NEMIS is to provide timely and reliable educational data that 
will aid policy makers and education planners make data-driven planning, decisions and 
policies. Data gaps occur at the three tiers of government due to challenges of NEMIS funding 
models. Government alone cannot bear the financial burden of EMIS, thus the need to leverage 
on partnering with Development Partners, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), PublicPrivate Partnerships (PPPs), existing funding channels. Challenges that come with these 
funding models include aid fragmentation, national budget deficit, high Corporate Income 
Taxes (CIT), informal sector tax regulations. These challenges result in setbacks at different 
stages of data management cycle resulting in poor education outcomes and development 
However, it was recommended among others that the government through sustainable 
nationwide security and safety that will attract domestic and foreign investors to the economy 
towards increased Corporate Social Responsibility to NEMIS in form of technical and financial 
assistance