The Impact of Globalisation on Refugees’ Education in Uganda

Susan Olajoke Akinkurolere, Olamide Ijadimine and Love O. Saba
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Susan Olajoke Akinkurolere: University of Botswana, Botswana
Olamide Ijadimine: Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria
Love O. Saba: Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 1076-1089

Abstract: The role of globalisation in different education systems keeps receiving attention and generates interesting academic discourse. This paper examines the impact of globalisation on refugees’ education in Uganda due to the high population of refugees and the potential difficulties in sustaining inclusive education as social justice in the country. Particularly, the effect of globalisation, policies’ provision and the extent policy responsiveness are explored in refugees’ education. The paper employed a qualitative approach by systematically reviewing secondary literature on key words that are relevant to the topic and answer the questions. It is found that Uganda’s education system is impacted by the influx of refugees with diverse opportunities and constraining factors. Also, refugees’ access to education provides a mediating role between globalisation and social justice. The policies especially at national at local levels enhance the benefits of globalisation for both nationals and refugees. Even though, further research could consider primary data from refugees, the paper provides insights to equity-based approaches that could benefit educational leaders and policy makers in maximising the opportunities of globalisation and minimising the constraints through equitable and inclusive education to attain social cohesion and developmental goals. Therefore, it draws attention to the critical functions of access and policy for refugees in any host country.

Date: 2025
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