Accelerating catch-up
Subtitle: tertiary education for growth in SSA
By: AFTHD (World Bank), DECRG (World Bank).
Contributors: World Bank. AFTHD.; World Bank. DECRG.
Publisher: World Bank
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780821377383; 9780821377390
Subjects: Education, Higher -- Economic aspects -- Africa, Sub-Saharan; Economic development -- Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Effect of education on
Description: "Accelerating Catch-up compellingly spells out the case for more knowledge-intensive growth and demands increasing attention to secondary and, most importantly, post-secondary education. It demonstrates why tertiary education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa must become better aligned with national economic development and poverty reduction strategies, and has identified the benefits likely to be associated with such a shift in perspective. It will be of great interest to international organizations, governments, research institutions, and universities throughout the region."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.