Competent Governance for Sustainable Development in Africa: A Philosophical Reflection

Autor/inn/en	Kadenyi, Misia; George, Kegode; Marcella, Mwaka; Kyalo, Wambua B.
Titel	Competent Governance for Sustainable Development in Africa: A Philosophical Reflection
Quelle	In: Educational Research and Reviews, 8 (2013) 21, S.1955-1960 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1990-3839
Schlagwörter	Governance; Sustainable Development; Foreign Countries; Poverty; Hunger; Public Policy; Change Agents; Democracy; Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Education; Educational policy; Financing; Steuerung; Bildung; Erziehung; Bildungspolitik; Finanzierung; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Ausland; Armut; Öffentliche Ordnung; Demokratie; Afrika
Abstract	Africa has been known to be the bedrock of numerous natural resources. However, it seems to be the home of the poorest of the poor in the world. Much of the situation is pathetically characterized by hunger, extreme poverty, corruption, and insecurity. All of these offer the greatest compromise to any hope of change. Aware of this scenario, this paper delves into the issue of governance as one of the crucial factors in the search for a positive change and sustainable development in Africa. It employs a conceptual approach in its critical inquiry into these issues. With illustrative examples, practical reflections are made on the essential elements of governance and how they are co-related to development. Finally, conclusions and recommendations are drawn on two grounds. First, there is need to re-examine Africa's internal structures and systems. Nevertheless, there should also be openness to point out and radically depart from detrimental structures. Secondly, in addressing the question of governance for sustainable development, Africa must be vigilant in distinguishing between destructive and constructive external influences in her policy formulation and implementation. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10