Overview

This book examines quality higher education as a stimulus for sustainable development in southern and eastern Africa. Its underlying principle is that quality higher education is indispensable for sustainable development on the continent. The first part of the book discusses the context and need for sustainable development in Africa, using higher education as an impetus. The second part focuses on quality assurance and enhancement processes and mechanisms of African higher education to drive sustainable development. The book will be of interest to researchers of higher education, education management and sustainable development.

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Author:   Peter Neema-Abooki
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2024
ISBN:  

9783031495656

ISBN 10:   3031495659
Pages:   435
Publication Date:   29 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

 Chapter 1. Quality Higher Education for Sustainable Development in Africa.-  Part I: Higher Education and Sustainable Development in Africa .-  Chapter 2. Higher Education in Africa A catalyst for the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.-  Chapter 3. Fostering Transformative Pedagogy in African Higher Education Attainment of Agenda 2063 Vision.-  Chapter 4. Use of Information and Communication Technology in Higher Education Institutions  Analysis of the East African Experience.-  Chapter 5. Labour Market and University-Industry Cooperation The Case of Graduate Employability in Tanzania.-  Chapter 6. The roles of higher education in the green economy transition in Uganda.-  Chapter 7. Re-imagining the Sustainable African University Post-Corona Virus Pandemic.-  Chapter 8. Synergy in Revenue Generation An Element of Financial Sustainability for Public Universities in Uganda.-  Chapter 9. Budgeting and Financial Management at Gulu University Perspectives of Higher Education Advancement.-  Part II: Quality Assurance Processes and Trends in African Higher Education.-  Chapter 10. Enhancing Equity, Access, Relevance, and Quality in Higher Education in the Southern African Development Community Region.-  Chapter 11. Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Quality Assurance Mechanisms and Processes in Higher Education Institutions in Tanzania  A Case of Mzumbe University.-  Chapter 12. Using Six Quality Concepts of Total Quality Management A Benchmark for Designing a World Class University in Institutions of Higher Learning in Tanzania.-  Chapter 13. Professionalising of Quality Assurance Practitioners in Southern African Education.-  Chapter 14. The Role of Online Learning Platforms (OLPs) in Transforming African Higher Education.-  Chapter 15. Quality Assurance Trends and Practices in the Context of internationalisation of Higher Education in Continental Africa.-  Chapter 16. Assessing Quality of Higher Education through Institutional Quality Audit Perspectives from Africa.-  Chapter 17. Transforming Assessment Practices in Higher Education in Africa.-  Chapter 18. Higher Education and the Transformation of Society Lessons from Universities in Uganda.-  Chapter 19. The Influence of Global and Regional Agenda on Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa A reflection on policies and practices for social transformation.-  Chapter 20. Epilogue Sustainable Development of Quality Higher Education in Africa       

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Peter Neema-Abooki is Professor of Higher Educational Management and Administration Studies at Makerere University, Uganda.

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