What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the role of national governments and societies in strengthening Africa's higher education system.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Solution to Africa's HE problem lies beyond campus gates

Key Points

The aim is to explore the role of national governments and societies in strengthening Africa's higher education system.
Qualitative analysis based on expert opinions
Consultations with educational stakeholders
Assessment of the impact of government policies
Advocates for a collaborative approach between governments, society, and universities
Identifies key areas where government intervention can drive higher education reform
Highlights the need for societal support in education initiatives

Abstract

The responsibility for producing an effective higher education system that can support Africa's development should rest primarily with national governments and societies rather than the universities themselves, according to Dr Birgit Schreiber, the senior associate for Universities South Africa's Higher Education Leadership and Management, or HELM, South Africa, and a member of the Africa Centre for Transregional Research, University of Freiburg, Germany.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1296c748a0ea1665673cc8 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32363547

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