Improving Engineering Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

Authors

  • Goolam Mohamedbhai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.80.6155

Keywords:

Engineering, Education, Africa

Abstract

There is a serious lack of engineering capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa and this can hamper its industrial development.  This article surveys the current state of engineering education and training in Africa, identifies the challenges in achieving quality engineering education, and highlights steps to be taken for improvement.

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Published

2015-03-15

How to Cite

Mohamedbhai, G. (2015). Improving Engineering Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. International Higher Education, (80), 25–27. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.80.6155

Issue

No. 80: Spring 2015 - IHE at Twenty

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Articles

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