The challenges of strategic management in higher education institutions in Tanzania: A narrative review

Yusuph Maulid Kambuga

Volume 6 Issue 1, March 2025

Abstract

This narrative review consolidates existing literature on strategic management in Tanzanian higher education. The review aimed to understand the strategic management challenges and opportunities in higher education institutions. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approach was employed to ensure comprehensive coverage of the literature. The findings show that strategic management practices have been formulated, but funding constraints, human resource shortages, and governance challenges hinder their implementation. The review emphasises the need for additional research to tackle the identified challenges and investigate the opportunities for improving strategic management practices in Tanzanian higher education. The study's limitations may stem from the availability and accessibility of pertinent literature, which could impact the thoroughness of the findings.

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Dr. Yusuph Maulid Kambuga graduated from the College of Education Zanzibar in 2001. He earned his Master's in Education Management and Administration from the University of Dar-salaam in 2007 and his PhD in Education Science from the University of Bucharest-Romania in 2017. His research interests primarily revolve around educational management and leadership, the economics of education, inclusion, and gender. He has written and co-authored over 25 technical papers in various reputable international journals. Email: kambuga2008@yahoo.com

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Cite this article:

Kambuga, Y.M. (2024). The challenges of strategic management in higher education institutions in Tanzania: A narrative review. International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies, 6(1), 78-98. https://doi.org/10.53378/ijemds.353157