TERTIARY EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA
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This paper is an examination of tertiary education in contemporary Africa and the developmental challenges facing the continent. The aim is to draw attention to the poor performance of the tertiary education sector in many countries of Africa viz a viz the developmental challenges facing the continent. The paper adopts two theoretical approaches, Normative- Survey and Functionalism. Using the two theories, it is established that there is a great disconnection between tertiary education in contemporary Africa and the socio-economic needs of the continent. This is evident in the continent’s total dependence on foreign skills and aids. Africa, despite its huge human and natural resources, is the largest recipient of financial aid from other parts of the world. It is also the most afflicted by social conflicts. To revise this ugly situation, the continent needs a functional education system. An education system that could be used to achieve the developmental needs of the continent and to fulfill its socio-economic vision. To move forward, Africa must deemphasize its current regurgitation of foreign education theories and systems. The attitude to education in many countries of Africa is poor. The paper is recommending a continental body that will monitor education in each country of Africa. This body will ensure that each country of the African union complies with the minimum education standards established by the union. Film could also be used to make education attractive in parts of Africa where presently there are misgivings about it.
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