A good report on Jeffrey Sach's study on Africa, Brako-Powers analyses Sach's work and even relies on Walter Rodney to critique Sachs. However, Brako-Powers does not offer much suggestion beyond the trendy advocacy for scienc ... read full comment
A good report on Jeffrey Sach's study on Africa, Brako-Powers analyses Sach's work and even relies on Walter Rodney to critique Sachs. However, Brako-Powers does not offer much suggestion beyond the trendy advocacy for science and technology education, while dismissing arts and humanities. In those parts of the world (USA, Canada, etc) with sustained progression in technology and science, there is integration of arts, humanities, science and technology in education, reflecting the primacy of critical thinking, cultural literacy, creativity and applied knowledge and technology.
At a basic level, scientists do not work and live exclusively in laboratories; engineers design cars, houses, phones, etc for human beings. Designs and technologies have impact on society when scientists and engineers understand the needs of societies.
While Sach attempts to highlight the role of colonists and Africa's pandemic diseases for the malaise on the continent, the solution does not lie in a single tunnel education in technology and science. Rather, a holistic approach to education in indigenous cultural revival, literacy, creativity, science and technology would position Africa solidly for the challenges of the 21st century. CKA
Nii Teiko 8 years ago
Very informative. We have people who only waste this space with Nkrumah built Tema Harbor, Nkrumah build akosombo, etc... I mean something that every idiot knows
Very informative. We have people who only waste this space with Nkrumah built Tema Harbor, Nkrumah build akosombo, etc... I mean something that every idiot knows
Okponglo guy 8 years ago
Sadly, the dimwits have little to comment on this so they wouldn't.
All the factors identified by both Sachs and Rodney are relevant. However, I believe that the primary ingredient that will transform Africa is leadership ... read full comment
Sadly, the dimwits have little to comment on this so they wouldn't.
All the factors identified by both Sachs and Rodney are relevant. However, I believe that the primary ingredient that will transform Africa is leadership.
Why did Botswana get it right? Yes, they don't have most of the legacy of slavery and colonialism but still leadership is the main distinctive ingredient.
Africa needs confident and patriotic leaders who see politics as a means to transformation and leaving a legacy as opposed to amassing wealth.
The political process keeps out qualified personnel and leaves it for thugs.
A good report on Jeffrey Sach's study on Africa, Brako-Powers analyses Sach's work and even relies on Walter Rodney to critique Sachs. However, Brako-Powers does not offer much suggestion beyond the trendy advocacy for scienc ...
read full comment
Very informative. We have people who only waste this space with Nkrumah built Tema Harbor, Nkrumah build akosombo, etc... I mean something that every idiot knows
Sadly, the dimwits have little to comment on this so they wouldn't.
All the factors identified by both Sachs and Rodney are relevant. However, I believe that the primary ingredient that will transform Africa is leadership ...
read full comment