Do or Die: The Dilemma of Higher Education in South Sudan

  • David Malual W. Kuany
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.85.9245
Keywords: South Sudan higher education, civil war and universities, South Sudan

Abstract

South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, faces severe problems in developing it’s higher education institutions due to civil war, poverty,  and other factors. Yet, universities are growing. This article discusses the challenges and accomplishments.

Author Biography

David Malual W. Kuany

David Malual W. Kuany is dean, College of Education at Dr. John Ga- rang Memorial University of Science and Technology, Jonglei State, South Sudan. He recently concluded the Mandela Washington Fellow- ship at Cambridge College, Massachusetts, and Florida International University, US 

Published
2016-03-14
How to Cite
Kuany, D. M. W. (2016). Do or Die: The Dilemma of Higher Education in South Sudan. International Higher Education, (85), 24-25. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.85.9245
Issue
No 85: Spring 2016
Section
African Developments

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