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2023 Faculty of Education International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Scien

The Effect of Financial Management on the Learning Ability of Students in Government-Aided Primary Schools in Ibanda Municipality Uganda

Katureebe Yazid1, Turyamureeba Silaji1, Abdul Rahim2, Chidinma Esther Eze1, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze3*

This review explores the crucial nexus between financialmanagement and the learning environment within government-aided primaryschools in Ibanda Municipality, Uganda. Education in developing nationsheavily depends on the efficient allocation and utilization of funds, directlyimpacting the quality of education and overall learning experience forstudents. Drawing upon a comprehensive analysis of selected schools inIbanda Municipality, this review investigates the diverse financialmanagement strategies employed and their subsequent influence on essentialeducational components, including infrastructure, teaching resources, andstudent welfare. This review research revealed that there is a direct correlationbetween effective financial management and the overall enhancement of thelearning environment. Schools with robust financial planning mechanismsdemonstrate improved infrastructure, better teacher-student ratios, andenhanced availability of educational resources whereas those schools facingfinancial constraints struggle to survive financially which affects the qualityof education. Moreover, this review sheds light on the challenges faced byschools in resource allocation and highlights potential solutions to enhancefinancial sustainability. It emphasizes the need for strategic financialplanning, transparent budgeting, and community involvement to ensure theeffective utilization of limited resources.