Abstract:
The aim of this study was to investigate internal schools Income Generation, Utilization and
Challenges at Public Schools of Kombolcha Woreda .The study was guided by Resource
Dependency Theory (RDT). Mixed research approach was used. .The researcher sought that
how schools with internal incomes could improve their income generations and utilizations so
as to reduce the problems of physical facilities. In order to realize the objectives of the study,
descriptive survey was employed. This study was conducted in eight primary and one
secondary public schools found in the Kombolcha woreda .Accordingly, the target population,
teachers, , PTA members(parents), administrative staff, and BET members were selected using
simple random sampling while principals, supervisors, purposive sampling technique.
Questionnaires, interview and document reviews were the instruments applied to gather data
from the respondents. The information gathered through questionnaires and interviews were
analyzed and triangulated to answer the research questions. Based on the analysis, the
findings disclosed that IGAs are important to reduce the problems of school facilities.
However, the managements of the schools couldn’t generate more available incomes; lack of
entrepreneurship skills was observed, they utilize the generated incomes without following the
rule and regulation of the schools. They did not have proper plan and they lacked
commitment, transparency in giving reports for BET and woreda education office. Likewise,
supervisors did not try to follow and give feedback for the school management. Conclusion
was forwarded based on findings. It was suggested that the management may be needed to be
committed to generate more incomes to schools, be transparent to the staff and other
stakeholders. The woreda education office and supervisors may conduct continuous follow up
and give feedback including auditing incomes utilization. The school management may do
confidently with self-commitment based on the rule and regulation of the school.
