Development and the Right to Education in Africa

by A.C. Onuora-Oguno

Overview

This book is about the right to basic education and its impact on development in Africa. It focuses on the elusive subject of litigating the right to education by examining jurisprudence from select African countries and India. The project further analyses the various challenges that impede access to education, with the attendant lack of political will to curb corruption, and calls for the building of strong institutions and the involvement of both state and non-state actors in driving development via education. It also covers the scope for legal practitioners and policy makers, and supports institutional framework in realizing the right to basic education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319903347
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	05/23/2018
Edition description:	1st ed. 2019
Pages:	239
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Azubike C Onuora-Oguno is Senior Lecturer in Jurisprudence and International Law at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and Researcher with the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is also Solicitor and Advocate for the Nigerian Supreme Court. Dr. Onuora-Oguno has written widely on rights to basic education, children's rights, and other areas of law.

Table of Contents

1. Chapter One: Right to Development and Education an Introductory Note

2. Chapter Two: Theoretical Framework and Benefits of Basic Education

3. Chapter Three: Obstacles Affecting Access to Basic Education

4. Chapter Four: Beyond Nomenclature: Special Education or Inclusive Education: Advocating Quality Basic Education

5. Chapter Five: African Perspective of Education: A Catalyst for the Desired Africa of Tomorrow?

6. Chapter Six: Human Right or Human Capital Approach: Walking the Path to Actualization of Access to Basic Education in Africa

7. Chapter Seven: Comparative Analysis of Jurisprudence Governing Basic Education

8. Chapter Eight: The African Human Rights Response to Access to Basic Education

9. Chapter Nine: Repositioning Institutions for Realisation of the Right to Basic Education

10. Chapter 10: Conclusions and Recommendations

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Nothing is more important to the economic and political development of a democratic society, and especially of a developing nation, than the education of its citizenry. This book well documents this point and argues convincingly for the legislative measures and judicial interventions needed to make a quality education for all in African nations a reality. It should be read by all those involved in this effort.” (Thomas Kleven, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, USA)

“The book is a must read for students and practitioners alike.” (Wahab O Egbewole Professor of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria)

“Does a brilliant job of intricately weaving the intersections of law, jurisprudence and existing policy frameworks to unmask overlooked questions on education as a fundamental human right. This book will be of interest to educationist, governments, human rights lawyers, students and policymakers who are interested in understanding how multiple intersecting factors impact education in Africa.” (Josephine Jarpa Dawuni, Assistant Professor, Howard University, USA)