Purposeful Education for Development: An Alternative Concept and Approach to Education in Africa

Karamo N. M. Sonko () and Mariama Sonko
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Karamo N. M. Sonko: Heeno International
Mariama Sonko: Heeno International

Chapter Chapter 2 in 21st Century African Development Strategies, 2025, pp 27-70 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The educational sector is essential in any economy. In this chapter we stress its primary importance and suggest an alternative concept we refer to as purposeful education. We narrates the colonial influences on African educational systems and the need to overhaul the educational systems, attitudes and other requirements for national and international opportunities.

Keywords: Purposeful education; Strategic management; Attitudes; Confidence; Self-esteem; Science; technology and innovation; Colonial; Sustainability; Competition; International (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-93079-9_2

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