Rethinking development and sustainability of African economy: The roles of science education

Kunle Oke Oloruntegbe; A. M. Akinsete; Edidiong Ayeni; M. O. Odutuyi; Gazi Mahabubul Alam

doi:10.5897/ajbm.9000494

Abstract

It is an understatement that of all the continents in the world Africa is seriously lagging behind in the area of development and sustainability. Trend studies of vital indices revealed a slow pace of development, which portends a great danger for the continent coupled with it being bedeviled by political instability. This study offers a rethink of these situations and the roles science education could play in fostering the much-needed development in Africa. The areas of focus are food security, energy supply, institutional infrastructures, education, health and environmental conscious designs. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations made on the ways forward. Key words: African economy, sustainable development, science education.

Keywords

LaggingPaceSustainabilitySustainable developmentEconomic growthPolitical instabilityPolitical sciencePoliticsFood securityDevelopment economicsEconomicsGeographyAgricultureMedicine

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Year: 2010
Type: article
Volume: 4
Issue: 6
Pages: 811-819
Citations: 13
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                                    Kunle Oke Oloruntegbe, 
                                
                                    A. M. Akinsete, 
                                
                                    Edidiong Ayeni
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2010). 
                            Rethinking development and sustainability of African economy: The roles of science education. 
                            AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
                            , 4
                            (6)
                            , 811-819.
                            https://doi.org/10.5897/ajbm.9000494
                        

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DOI: 10.5897/ajbm.9000494