scholarly journals The appropriation of policy changes in higher education by students in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of the Bachelor-Master-Doctorate reform in Burkina Faso

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascal Ramd ◽  
Pierre Lapointe ◽  
Martial Demb
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
African Countries ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Sub Saharan

Faced with the imperative to adapt to an environment marked by the internationalization of higher education and education policy transfers, universities in French-speaking sub-Saharan African countries adopted in 2006 a new policy called

ICT in Education Development in Africa

2011 ◽  
pp. 283-305
Author(s):  
Chijioke J. Evoh
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Interest Groups ◽  
Policy Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Ict In Education ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Sub Saharan

This study presents the rationale for policy and institutional frameworks in the development of ICT in secondary education in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). As the adoption of modern ICTs slowly gain momentum, various stakeholders in education have recognized the importance of leveraging these technological tools for the improvement of teaching and learning. To a large extent, the application of modern ICTs in education remains uncoordinated in many countries. This study identifies the institutional framework as the dominant approach to ICT in education policy process in the region. This involves the participation of broad-based interest groups in the policy process. Using South Africa as a case study, the study presents elements of ICT in education policy as well as policy lessons that would enable African countries use ICTs for productive educational outcomes.

scholarly journals Composite Index of Inclusive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Inclusion of the Informal Sector

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Omang Ombolo Messono ◽  
Nsoga Nsoga Mermoz Homère III
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Informal Sector ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Growth Changes

This paper aims to provide a composite index of inclusive growth in 32 sub-Saharan African countries between 1995 and 2014 by taking into account the importance of the informal sector. Following the principal component analysis methods, we find specifically that except for countries such as Djibouti, Burkina Faso, Mauritius, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, inclusive growth has trended upward over the study period. This trend is non-linear and is characterized by two sub periods. From 1995 to 2005, the composite index of inclusive growth is essentially negative. On the other hand, positive growth in value is recorded over the second sub-period from 2005 to 2014. Overall and on average, these countries have experienced inclusive growth. Moreover, we also note that in countries such as Burkina Faso, Mauritius and Nigeria, on the side-lines of the informal sector inclusive growth has a negative trend. However, when we integrate the informal sector, the trend of inclusive growth changes sign and becomes positive.

scholarly journals Analysis of Convergence of Fiscal Variables in Sub-Saharan African Countries (1981-2007): A Stochastic Technique

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-248
Author(s):  
OSENI Isiaq Olasunkanmi
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Economic And Monetary Union ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Ssa Countries ◽  
Secondary Time

The study examined the analysis of convergence of fiscal variables among Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries for the period 1981-2007. Secondary time-series data were used for the study and analysed using econometric techniques. The results showed that there were convergence in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uganda while there were divergence in Burundi, Kenya, Mauritius and South Africa. The study concluded that only Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uganda could form Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) as a result of their convergence of Fiscal Variables.

Dynamics of Collaboration between U.S. Foundations and African Universities

2020 ◽  
pp. 370-384
Author(s):  
Fabrice Jaumont
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
Donor Funding ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Recent Project ◽  
The Relationship

The question of interest in this chapter is the recent project referred to as the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, and the partner Foundations' goal to contribute to the transformation of a select number of universities in selected African countries. Can public universities in sub-Saharan Africa fully accept the solutions proposed by a private donorship from the West? In exploring the question this chapter draws upon the theoretical frameworks of neo-institutionalism and resource dependency to analyze the related issues. It also reviews, within a neo-institutional perspective, the long-standing debate on U.S. foundations' international activities, and discusses these foundations' perceived influence over Africa's higher education system. Applied to the relationship between U.S. foundations and African universities, this lens seeks to shed new light on the debate about donor funding and its influence on educational reforms.

scholarly journals Clinical management and mortality among COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan Africa: A retrospective study from Burkina Faso and simulated case analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Skrip ◽  
Karim Derra ◽  
Mikaila Kaboré ◽  
Navideh Noori ◽  
Adama Gansané ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Sub Saharan

AbstractBackgroundAbsolute numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths reported to date in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region have been significantly lower than those across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. As a result, there has been limited information about the demographic and clinical characteristics of deceased cases in the region, as well as the impacts of different case management strategies.MethodsData from deceased cases reported across SSA through May 10, 2020 and from hospitalized cases in Burkina Faso through April 15, 2020 were analyzed. Demographic, epidemiological, and clinical information on deceased cases in SSA was derived through a line-list of publicly available information and, for cases in Burkina Faso, from aggregate records at the Center Hospitalier Universitaire de Tengandogo in Ouagadougou. A synthetic case population was derived probabilistically using distributions of age, sex, and underlying conditions from populations of West African countries to assess individual risk factors and treatment effect sizes. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the adjusted odds of survival for patients receiving oxygen therapy or convalescent plasma, based on therapeutic effectiveness observed for other respiratory illnesses.ResultsAcross SSA, deceased cases for which demographic data are available have been predominantly male (63/103, 61.2%) and over 50 years of age (59/75, 78.7%). In Burkina Faso, specifically, the majority of deceased cases either did not seek care at all or were hospitalized for a single day (59.4%, 19/32); hypertension and diabetes were often reported as underlying conditions. After adjustment for sex, age, and underlying conditions in the synthetic case population, the odds of mortality for cases not receiving oxygen therapy was significantly higher than those receiving oxygen, such as due to disruptions to standard care (OR: 2.07; 95% CI: 1.56 – 2.75). Cases receiving convalescent plasma had 50% reduced odds of mortality than those who did not (95% CI: 0.24 – 0.93).ConclusionInvestment in sustainable production and maintenance of supplies for oxygen therapy, along with messaging around early and appropriate use for healthcare providers, caregivers, and patients could reduce COVID-19 deaths in SSA. Further investigation into convalescent plasma is warranted, as data on its effectiveness specifically in treating COVID-19 becomes available. The success of supportive or curative clinical interventions will depend on earlier treatment seeking, such that community engagement and risk communication will be critical components of the response.

Dynamics of Collaboration between U.S. Foundations and African Universities

2016 ◽  
pp. 167-185
Author(s):  
Fabrice Jaumont
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
Donor Funding ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Recent Project ◽  
The Relationship

The question of interest in this chapter is the recent project referred to as the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, and the partner Foundations' goal to contribute to the transformation of a select number of universities in selected African countries. Can public universities in sub-Saharan Africa fully accept the solutions proposed by a private donorship from the West? In exploring the question this chapter draws upon the theoretical frameworks of neo-institutionalism and resource dependency to analyze the related issues. It also reviews, within a neo-institutional perspective, the long-standing debate on U.S. foundations' international activities, and discusses these foundations' perceived influence over Africa's higher education system. Applied to the relationship between U.S. foundations and African universities, this lens seeks to shed new light on the debate about donor funding and its influence on educational reforms.

scholarly journals Private Participation in Higher Education in Sub- Saharan Africa: Ghana’s Experience

2016 ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
Henry Fram Akplu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
The Past ◽  
Private Participation ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Participation In Higher Education ◽  
Country Specific

Private participation in higher education has contributed to the transformation and internationalization of higher education in Sub-Saharan African countries over the past two decades.  The country-specific (Ghana) experience described in this article illustrates the push factors, policy responses, transformations, and ways in which deregulation has contributed to internalization of higher education. 

scholarly journals Sub-Sahara Africa’s Higher Education: Financing, Growth, and Em-ployment

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Aloysius Ajab Amin ◽  
Augustin Ntembe
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Fixed Effect Model ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Education Enrollment ◽  
Higher Education Financing ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Sub Saharan

Although higher education plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of Sub-Saharan Africa, enrollment in universities in the region is unexpectedly low compared to other regions. However, Sub-Saharan African countries have made strides in increasing access to higher education amidst constraints and challenges. The efforts have led to increases in enrollment and what many countries did not anticipate is the increase in unemployment from the greater output of students. In this study, we use panel data from eleven Sub-Saharan African countries for 2000-2018 to analyze the relationship between higher education and unemployment. A panel fixed effect model was estimated, and the results indicate that unemployment has a negative and significant effect on higher enrollment. Besides, higher education enrollment has a significant but negative effect on employment. Per capita income significantly affects enrollment into higher education and has the expected sign. The estimates further show that government expenditures on higher education play a significant role in the demand for places in higher education.

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