Higher Education in Africa: Facing the Challenges in the 21st Century

Authors

  • Goolam Mohamedbhai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2011.63.8534

Keywords:

Financing and Funding, Academic Quality, Assessment and Accreditation, Africa,

Abstract

The article discusses some of the daunting challenges currently facing higher education in Africa, such as student enrollment, funding, research and quality assurance. It emphasises that successfully addressing these challenges requires multiple approaches at institutional, national and regional levels, and needs commitment and collaboration of all stakeholders.

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Published

2011-03-25

How to Cite

Mohamedbhai, G. (2011). Higher Education in Africa: Facing the Challenges in the 21st Century. International Higher Education, (63). https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2011.63.8534

Issue

No. 63: Spring 2011

Section

Africa Focus

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