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Neoliberalism And University Education In Sub-Saharan Africa, James R. Ochwa-Echel
Neoliberalism And University Education In Sub-Saharan Africa, James R. Ochwa-Echel
James R. Ochwa-Echel
This article reviews the history of university development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and discusses the impact of neoliberal policies. This will be followed by an examination of the problems facing universities in the region. The following questions will be explored: (a) Are the existing universities in SSA serving the development needs of the region? (b) Are these universities up to the task of moving SSA out of the predicaments it faces such as famine, HIV/AIDS, poverty, diseases, debt, and human rights abuses? Finally, the article argues that for universities to play a role in the development of the region, a …
Exploring The Gender Gap In Computer Science Education In Uganda, James R. Ochwa-Echel
Exploring The Gender Gap In Computer Science Education In Uganda, James R. Ochwa-Echel
James R. Ochwa-Echel
The purpose of this study is two-fold: to investigate the nature of the gender gap in computer science education in Uganda and to understand the factors that influence gender differences in computer science education in Uganda. The findings of the study indicate that there is a gender gap in computer science education. The reasons for the gap were revealed in the interviews, surveys and focus group discussions. The study concluded that several policy measures need to be taken to address the gender gap in computer science education in Uganda.