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The role of microfinance in promoting development is never in doubt (Barr, 2005; Bakhtiari; 2006). In doing this, pro-poor lenders have adopted various approaches all of which are aimed at making impacts on the lives of poor and under-served people. Minimalist outfits have adopted a credit matters only approach whilst maximalist advocates settle for integrated services. Among the maximalist approach is the Credit with Education (CWE) approach which recognizes that the subject of poverty is...
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Abstract In the context of the increasing use of ICTs as a medium for higher education delivery across national borders, the World Bank established the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN). GDLN's official mission was to facilitate rapid and simultaneous dissemination of knowledge to audiences in various socio-geographic spaces and the expansion of the opportunity for tertiary education in developing countries. Using the case of Centre d'Education à Distance de Côte d'Ivoire, one of...
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Background / objective : The relative rarity of gallbladder disease has been documented in various parts of Africa. Recently the incidence has been reported as rising in some African countries. We undertook this study to evaluate the indications for cholecystectomy in our center and compare with others.Methods : This is a retrospective study of 18 open cholecystectomies in 10years.Results : The ages ranged from 13 and 65 years (mean 39.2years). There were 15 females and 3 males (F: M = ratio...
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Environmental education (EE) and awareness are important tools in conservation and sustainable development. EE is a process through which information, skills and experiences are shared to empower target groups with knowledge that is translated into positive attitudes and values about the environment and hence an ability to make prudent decisions with regard to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. A teachers’ training program in EE has been established in Mombasa,...
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Environmental education (EE) and awareness are important tools in conservation and sustainable development. EE is a process through which information, skills and experiences are shared to empower target groups with knowledge that is translated into positive attitudes and values about the environment and hence an ability to make prudent decisions with regard to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. A teachers’ training program in EE has been established in Mombasa,...
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The technical and vocational education and training (TVET) can play an essential role in promoting economic growth and socio-economic development. More developed countries are in the process of using distance learning as a primary strategy in TVET reform. For developing countries, the TVET can be a platform for social cohesion by poverty alleviation and can allow countries to jump on the bandwagon of development and globalization. In some countries of Sub-Sahara Africa, the TVET system is...
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The main goal of this study was to deepen an understanding of exploring organisational learning and sustainability using critical action research methodology in a Kenyan context. The research process involved a group of 23 middle level management employees of the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) in identifying and acting on sustainability issues. This group was designed and cultivated as a community of practice for organisational learning purposes. The basic premise underlying the study is...
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This article offers a reflective review of 12 articles and 4 brief reports included in this special issue of the International Journal of Psychology in Africa with the theme, ‘HIV/AIDS, education and childhood in the African context’. Muthukrishna and Ramsuran (2007) have emphasised that the consequences of HIV/AIDS can be far-reaching for children and young people resulting in unequal life chances. It is thus fitting that this special issue should be edited by them in KwaZulu-Natal, South...
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This pilot study explores through participative methods the implicit models, situated understandings and processes of early childhood care and education in South Africa in the context of poverty. The intention is to expose and reconcile potential tensions between ‘official’ Western and classed child-rearing practices and indigenous beliefs and realities of poor communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
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© 2008 Isaiah T. Awidi While technology has enabled online education in many countries, the same cannot be said for African public universities. Universities in Ghana have made some progress in building networking infrastructure and acquiring computers, but integrating technology into the teaching and learning process has been a challenge. Instructional delivery remains largely instructorled, with limited or no electronic collaboration between students and lecturers. To meet their objective...
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This research borders on assessing teachers’ competences in the use of ICT tools in teaching and research in Nigeria. Two common ICTs: the computer and the internet were selected, and the skills and attitudes of teachers in 7 Nigerian higher Institutions were assessed. About 760 questionnaires were distributed to 7 higher institutions comprising 4 Universities, 2 Polytechnics & one College of Education; a response rate of 67% was achieved. Our result showed that about 96.7% of the teachers...
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This research borders on assessing teachers’ competences in the use of ICT tools in teaching and research in Nigeria. Two common ICTs: the computer and the internet were selected, and the skills and attitudes of teachers in 7 Nigerian higher Institutions were assessed. About 760 questionnaires were distributed to 7 higher institutions comprising 4 Universities, 2 Polytechnics & one College of Education; a response rate of 67% was achieved. Our result showed that about 96.7% of the teachers...
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This research borders on assessing teachers’ competences in the use of ICT tools in teaching and research in Nigeria. Two common ICTs: the computer and the internet were selected, and the skills and attitudes of teachers in 7 Nigerian higher Institutions were assessed. About 760 questionnaires were distributed to 7 higher institutions comprising 4 Universities, 2 Polytechnics & one College of Education; a response rate of 67% was achieved. Our result showed that about 96.7% of the teachers...