Some Trends in Distance Education in Africa: An Examination of the Past and Future Role of Distance Education as a Tool for National Development.

Jenkins, Janet

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Publication Date: 1989

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Some Trends in Distance Education in Africa: An Examination of the Past and Future Role of Distance Education as a Tool for National Development.

Jenkins, Janet

Distance Education, v10 n1 p41-63 1989

Discusses trends in distance education in Africa, considers its contributions to national development, and suggests developments that are likely for the future. Case studies of Zambia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe suggest that critical factors for the effectiveness of distance education include the provision of adequate resources and firm political backing. (18 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Developing Nations, Distance Education, Educational Finance, Educational Resources, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Political Power, Politics of Education, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa; Kenya; Zambia; Zimbabwe

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