Globalisation and education in the postcolonial world: Towards a conceptual framework

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Abstract

The article examines the relevance of existing accounts of globalisation and education for low income, postcolonial countries, with special reference to the education systems of sub-Saharan Africa. Using recent developments in globalisation theory, existing accounts are analysed in relation to their view of the origins, nature and future trajectory of globalisation and the implications for education. It is argued that most of the recent literature deals with Western industrialised countries and the newly industrialised countries of the Pacific Rim and therefore has limited relevance for low income countries. The literature that is concerned with low income countries often lacks a firm theoretical basis and has been limited to a discussion of the impact of economic globalisation on education. Drawing on recent work on the political economy of development and the state in Africa, the article sets out a conceptual framework for understanding various aspects of the education/globalisation relationship in low income, postcolonial countries including economic, political and cultural aspects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)151-171
Number of pages21
JournalComparative Education
Volume37
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2001
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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