Abstract:
This paper presents a study of the challenges faced during implementation of
Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) in the educational institutes of Pakistan.
An EMIS is a system that ideally contains all academic as well as human resource data
regarding teachers and students, which may contribute in the improvement of the education
being imparted. However, there are several challenges faced when it comes to the
implementation of such systems in developing countries. Identification of these challenges has
been carried out through a thorough literature review. It is observed that the National Education
Management Information System (NEMIS) faces several challenges; many of which may be
resolved if the challenges in implementation of EMIS systems at school level are addressed.
Once EMIS systems are functional at schools, they can help in disseminating up-to-date and
accurate data directly to NEMIS in a timely manner.
