Education as aided by the world bank: A critical analysis of post-independence projects in Nigeria
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The World Bank's role in the development of education in Nigeria dates back to 1953. Many critics of the universal primary education (UPE) system saw the problems of low staff retention, too large classes and lack of parental cooperation as consequences of non-adherence to technical advice offered by the World Bank Mission. Many years of World Bank assistance to education in the country have produced very poor results, and efforts need to be made to ensure equity, efficiency and effectiveness in loan allocation and management if Nigeria must use World Bank funds.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2000
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Perspectives on technology and economic development in Nigeria
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The development of concepts of technology and their impact on economic and political development in Nigeria is examined. There is a focus on the understanding that technology is concerned with ideas rather than finished products, and that ideas to sustain appropriate technology should be based on a stable institutional framework. Policies should be aimed at developing the country by implementing a knowledge-based technology based on local materials and culture.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2000
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Nigeria: historical treatises on contours of power
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Works relating to Nigerian history are examined in detail, with an assessment of the prospects for change in Nigeria. The emphasis is on the need for any solution to Nigera's problems to focus on attitudes and customs as well as law.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2001
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