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ERIC Number: EJ342954
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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The Role of African Universities in National Development: A Critical Analysis.
Mosha, Herme J.
Comparative Education, v22 n2 p93-109 1986
Focuses on the role of African universities in national development and outlines economic and political problems hindering them from realizing their role. Suggests ways to improve the universities' effectiveness including greater cooperation between universities and government agencies, upgrading of curriculum, and basing university appointments on objective criteria of merit. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Educational Improvement, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, National Programs, Politics of Education, Problems, Relevance (Education), Role of Education, Universities
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Africa; Development Education