Negusie Dibissa

Universal Primary Education: the Destiny of Aggro-pastoral Gumuz Community Children in Achieving It Negusie Dibissa

The concept of Universal Primary Education (UPE)as a desirable and essential goal for political, social and economical development of the poorer nations of the world has been accepted for a very long time(2004). Ethiopia considers provision of basic education as one of the key strategies of national development and poverty reduction. Provision of basic education to all citizens of Ethiopia is also articulated in the new education & training policy(1994). Moreover, Ethiopia reaffirmed her commitment to achieve UPE by 2015. Currently, we left with only three years to accomplish the target year. The government of Ethiopia also tries its best and achieve an interesting stage. However, the Aggro-pastoral Gumuz community of Benishangul Gumuz regional state lives in a harsh & unreachable geographic area where the community needs a great support in this regard. Besides, the socio-economic,climatic, cultural & political capacities of the community needs wise, targeted and effective strategy to achieve the goal of UPE.