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Peer reviewedUrevbu, Andrew O. – Impact of Science on Society, 1991
How African societies interpret science and technology in their daily life situations is discussed. The relationship that exists between socioeconomic and political concerns and the transfer of technology is examined. Suggested is a major reorientation and restructuring of science and technology at the domestic and international levels. (KR)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Political Influences, Science and Society
Peer reviewedZolberg, Aristide R.; And Others – International Migration Review, 1986
Drawing on theoretical framework that addresses the transnational character of refugee problems, analyzes the causes of refugee movements. Holds that despite the common perception that refugees flee danger that emanates from an agent within the country of origin, the danger often results from international conflicts. (GC)
Descriptors: Conflict, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Relations
Peer reviewedDumor, Ernest K. – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1981
Analyzes African development strategies as a response to conditions and limitations imposed by a history of colonialism and neocolonialism. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Colonialism, Developing Nations, Development
Peer reviewedBakar, Abdourahim Said – Comparative Education, 1988
Discusses the sociocultural context of education in the Comoro Islands, where effects of French colonization combine with Islamic influences. Examines education and cultural changes under French colonialism prior to independence in 1975. Since then, political changes resulted in establishment of French and South African hegemony. One table, 5…
Descriptors: Colonialism, Cultural Differences, Educational Change, Foreign Countries
Sherman, Mary Antoinette Brown – 1993
This paper by the former president of the University of Liberia on building consensus for higher education reform in Africa begins by identifying three obstacles to reform: (1) lack of understanding of the complex African context which could result in setting the wrong goals for reform; (2) a political situation that inhibits freedom of thought…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, College Administration, Decision Making
Peer reviewedMacKenzie, Clayton G. – Comparative Education, 1986
African governments have immense power over their universities and are often tempted to tinker with the workings of these institutions, ostensibly to make them more responsive to the requirements of the nation. Such interference can be dangerous. Academic freedom is vital if the university is to truly serve society. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Barber, Elinor G., Ed.; And Others – 1984
Foreign study is examined from different perspectives, especially comparative ones, in 15 articles. Attention is directed to: the significance of foreign study for developing countries, national and regional policies and trends, development strategies, political and institutional dilemmas, a bibliography and a literature review. Titles and authors…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Economic Factors
