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Brook, Diane L.; Brook, George A. – Social Studies, 1993
Describes the Somalia Nomad Education Program. States that social studies is the core of the program which has a primary goal of developing national unity. Discusses successful features of the program and its vulnerability to political and economic events. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cultural Background, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations
Saha, Lawrence J. – Prospects, 1991
Examines the relevance and contribution of universities to national development in economic, sociocultural, and political dimensions. Discusses rates of return, employment, vocational curricula, equality, and ideology. Concludes that a major problem in developing nations is ambivalence of universities stemming from their international and national…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Educational Demand
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Harber, C. R. – Comparative Education, 1984
Discusses factors influencing development of political attitudes of Hausa primary and secondary students in Kano State, Nigeria. Describes influences from traditional socialization agencies and schools in terms of attitudes toward citizenship, authority, and political participation. Finds schooling's emphasis on bureaucracy contributes equally to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Comparative Education, Democratic Values, Developing Nations