A Move towards Choosing a Workable National Examination Management Approach for Ethiopia Empirical Evidences to Inform Policy Actions

Abstract

Effective management of university entrance national examinations is vital for a country. This appraisal of the
processes, results, and lessons of a new, university-based examination management approach that was recently
experimented in Ethiopia is intended to generate evidences for policy actions. It is also a step towards the
selection of a workable national examination management approach for the country given the current university-based
one is provisional. Mixed methods research approach involving interviews, surveys, and a review of
secondary data was used. Data were collected from diverse stakeholders. It was found that the approach was
relevant and effective but inefficient and less feasible. Short-term actions for the improvement of this
examination management approach are recommended as immediate solutions. However, choosing a context-fit
workable national examination management approach for Ethiopia, among the identified possible alternatives,
requires further investigation.