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This paper outlines the approaches that can be used in the deployment of an information service for geography teachers in a developing country in Africa. The paper is based on a study of Lesotho geography teachers’ information behaviour that aimed to guide the design of information service for these teachers. It enumerates the process of designing an information service for these teachers including a user needs assessment. The study used triangulation by using multiple data collection...

We investigate the role of education in the reintegration of war-affected youth in Uganda by combining participant-observation data with a micro-level survey of different educational settings. By examining the effects of different educational settings upon the reintegration of war-affected youth in contemporary Uganda, we show that the greater the level of discipline, if embedded within a community-oriented structure, the greater the chance for effective reintegration of war-affected youth...

This article reflects on the potential of non-formal vocational education in Uganda to improve the quality of life of those excluded from formal education. Based on an exploration of humanizing development theorists Sen, Freire and Nyerere, together with two case studies, practical empowerment is described as a desirable outcome of education for development. Practical empowerment includes acquiring marketable skills as well as capabilities to critically give direction to one's life. Although...

The African Labor University provided labor union training dedicated to the education of future labor union executives. This paper presents a history of this experiment. It follows trainees from diverse African countries and describes the courses they took and how they perceived them. The history of this school, which was financed by the communist World Federation of Trade Unions and managed by Maurice Gastaud, an activist member of the French CGT labor union, enables a better understanding...

This study aimed to assess the training needs of tutors in the colleges of education in the Central Region of Ghana. A total of 111 Colleges of Education tutors participated in the study. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. It was evident in the study that tutors find out about programmes from friends and coworkers. It was also revealed that most tutors had a favourable attitude towards available staff development opportunities. Again, most tutors considered available...

In this paper, we present a distributional impact analysis of climate change policies envisaged or implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Senegal. We consider policies implemented in developed countries and their impact on a developing country. Moreover, we simulate the diminishing productivity of agricultural land as a potential result of climate change (CC) for Senegal. This country is exposed to the direct consequences of CC and is vulnerable to changes in world prices of...

Event Abstract Back to Event Evaluation of the use of the CA-15-3 in monitoring of Breast cancer in A B U teaching hospital, northern Nigeria Bolanle O. MUSA1*, David A. Dawotola2, Agene Adamu2, Lazarus M. Yusufu3 and Vincent Odigie3 1 Ahmadu Bello University, Department of Medicine, Nigeria 2 Ahmadu Bello University Teaching hospital, Radiotherapy and Oncology center, Nigeria 3 Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hopsital, General Surgery, Nigeria Abstract: ----------- Introduction: Breast...

The recent wave of randomized trials in development economics has provoked criticisms regarding external validity. We investigate two concerns — heterogeneity across beneficiaries and implementers — in a randomized trial of contract teachers in Kenyan schools. The intervention, previously shown to raise test scores in NGO-led trials in Western Kenya and parts of India, was replicated across all Kenyan provinces by an NGO and the government. Strong effects of short-term contracts produced in...

The study examined the influence of job satisfaction on the productivity of secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State Nigeria. The descriptive survey method was used and data were collected through the administration of an instrument titled influence of job satisfaction on productivity of teacher’s questionnaire (IJSPTQ).

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This study investigated the utility of train transportation health care service in a North Eastern South African region. Participants were seven psychology graduate students at a South African university. They completed reflective journals on their subjective experience and objective reporting of their activities. While on the train, they provided psychological services to the local community members. Data were thematically analysed. Aspects such as problem-solving driven by community needs,...

The link between climate change, ecosystem services and livelihood in developing countries has been well established. Tropical forest ecosystems are particularly of great importance to the livelihood of millions of people. Recent decades of escalating climate change impacts on ecological systems and livelihoods worldwide and the vulnerability of forest dependent communities raise concerns about the consequences of ecosystem changes for human well-being. Applying the human ecological...

We conducted a survey covering 20% of villages with 200-1000 population in rural Guinea-Bissau. We interviewed household heads, care-givers of children, and their teachers and schools. We analysed results from 9,947 children, aged 7-17, tested for literacy and numeracy competency. Only 27% of children were able to add two single digits, and just 19% were able to read and comprehend a simple word. Our unannounced school checks found 72% of enrolled children in grades 1-4 attending their...

Article based on a paper read at the joint 11th International SAAFECS Conference and the 6th IHEA Regional African Conference, Pretoria, South Africa. 27 February 2013 – 1 March 2013.

Cognition base of Social Studies tutors in formative assessment in Colleges of Education has become very important since their products will be found in basic schools to teach. It is therefore paramount that college tutors have positive knowledge base of formative assessment and be able to follow laid down procedures in administering formative assessment in their colleges. This study adopted a multiple case study research design. The study was carried out in three Colleges of Education in...

We know that Sweden's HIV communication strategy does not specifically address young women, while Botswana's HIV communication strategy does. The overarching aim of this study is therefore to investigate whether Sweden should and could learn from Botswana with regard to focus on women in the HIV communication strategy. To do so, the methods used are qualitative interviews and focus groups with young women in Sweden and Botswana, expert interviews with representatives from organizations in...

We know that Sweden's HIV communication strategy does not specifically address young women, while Botswana's HIV communication strategy does. The overarching aim of this study is therefore to investigate whether Sweden should and could learn from Botswana with regard to focus on women in the HIV communication strategy. To do so, the methods used are qualitative interviews and focus groups with young women in Sweden and Botswana, expert interviews with representatives from organizations in...