David Onen

2 Publications in AERD

Author Publications

Internationalisation at Home: The Cases of the Universities of Makerere and Nairobi of higher education in Ethiopia: Strategies and realities. African Journal of Higher Education 7(1), 77-96.

By Bonny Opeto

This article presents a comparative analysis of internationalisation efforts at Makerere University in Uganda and the University of Nairobi in Kenya, with a focus on internationalisation at home (IaH). It examines various aspects of IaH, including institutional commitment, policies, leadership, curriculum, funding, student enrolment and collaborative networks. Motivated by concerns about the limited internationalisation initiatives in East African universities, these universities were selected as case studies due to their historical ties and flagship status in their countries. Utilising documentary analysis and literature review methodologies, data were collected from policy documents, statistical records and updates from the universities’ websites and relevant educational bodies. The study found that both institutions have made notable progress in internationalising their environments through IaH, although the extent varies. The findings reveal comparable efforts but highlight the need for enhanced institutional commitment, improved policies, strengthened leadership, innovative curricula, optimal funding, diverse enrolment strategies and robust partnerships to advance IaH and overall internationalisation in East African higher education. © 2024, International Network for Higher Education in Africa, University of Kwazulu-Natal. All rights reserved.

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Contextualizing Potential Factors Impacting on Behaviors of Primary School Adolescents in Northern Uganda

By Alfonse Opio

Our study contextualized empirical factors influencing adolescent behaviors. An assessment using focus group discussion (FGD) was done with randomly selected adolescents in primary schools in Northern Uganda to explore the influence of child poverty and parenting among other factors on adolescents' behaviors. A semi-structured interview guide and in-depth interviews were also conducted for parents/guardians and teachers, respectively. Adolescents expressed desirable developmental outcomes contrary to teachers' concerns regarding achieving them. Parenting and places of residence had a significant positive impact on adolescent behaviors, with the village residence having a much earlier influence compared to parenting. Our findings revealed a scanty understanding of child poverty, parenting, and adolescent development among parents/guardians. Any action-oriented toward awareness would promote adolescent behavioral development. © 2022 Society for Research on Adolescence.

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