Education and Development

Introduction

This edited volume addresses a critical aspect of development in Africa: the intersection between education and governance. Using case studies and experiences from different parts of the continent, this book assesses how the potential for human resources, in terms of education, can be leveraged in the development process to achieve equity, inclusive development and governance outcomes in Africa.

Focus and Themes

This book builds on the "resource curse" to focus on human resources as an alternative paradigm to sustainable development in Africa.

Relevance and Significance

At a time when concerns over access to quality education is an important issue among policy makers and international development agents, this timely project calls attention to one of the most critical aspects of development in Africa.