Brain Drain and the Impact on the African Knowledge Economy

Can we reimagine education and create alternatives, or is the African university under siege? With Prof. Wandia Njoya, an Associate Professor of Literature who loves to stretch academic boundaries, we explore the stifling of African talent within the current education system that drives many to seek opportunities abroad. We also discuss the plight of young African women researchers, the lack of career paths for academics and creatives, and the effects of the industrialisation of Africa's universities on learning. Prof. Wandia challenges the current system and shares strategies to nurture young talent and innovation, while resisting global pressures. Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute.

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Brain Drain and the Impact on the African Knowledge Economy is an episode from Nairobi Ideas Podcast by The Mawazo Institute.

This episode is 40:05 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2024.

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