Research Summary: Collaboration as an effective tool for the implementation of the Lesotho inclusive education policy 2018: opportunities and challenges

The implementation of Lesotho's Inclusive Education Policy 2018 is a complex undertaking, necessitating a collaborative approach among various stakeholders. A study exploring this policy's operational effectiveness, particularly concerning Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN), suggests that collaboration is crucial. The research aims to understand how collaboration supports LSEN education from teachers' perspectives, identifying both opportunities and challenges to improve policy implementation.

Why it matters

Effective implementation of inclusive education policies is vital for ensuring equitable access to education and maximizing human potential within any jurisdiction. Collaboration across diverse role players is identified as a critical success factor for translating policy intent into practical outcomes, which can inform broader strategies for policy execution in complex domains.

Key insights

• The Lesotho Inclusive Education Policy 2018 is identified as complex and requires multi-stakeholder collaboration for effective implementation.
• Collaboration is considered a key tool for supporting the education of Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) under the policy.
• The study explores the perspectives and experiences of teachers regarding the effectiveness of collaboration.
• The research intends to provide evidence-based approaches to enhance inclusive education policy implementation through collaboration.
• The ecological systems theory frames the study's approach to understanding collaborative effectiveness.

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1897114