Fostering Collaborative Engagement: Strategies for Stakeholder Cooperation in Early Childhood Education in Zambia
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Investigated strategies for stakeholder cooperation in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Zambia. Emphasized collaboration between government, educators, families, and community organizations. Applied an interpretivist-phenomenological design with qualitative methods (interviews, observations, document review). Involved 10 purposively selected participants. Identified key barriers and enablers of stakeholder engagement. Recommended improved communication, stakeholder training, and formal collaboration policies.
Authors: Joyce Mbewe, Blandina Manditereza
Institution: University of the Free State
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410380321
