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by Education in Developing Nation

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EDn, Education in Developing Nations seeks to crowdsource information by education stakeholders; entrepreneurs, innovators, Government, development organisations etc. on policy, practices, innovations that have either failed or succeeded. The aim is to discover how we can provide an effective and equitable education system. Also to create awareness about initiatives that are working.

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12/3/2019

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Episode thumbnail for Rethinking Education, Charting a New Path

August 27, 2022

Rethinking Education, Charting a New Path

<p>Ugochukwu Chuwkwujiaka sat down with Brian Rosenberg to discuss his ideas on the purposes of education, and how and why education needs to evolve especially in developing nations.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Brian Rosenberg</strong> is currently President in Residence and Visiting Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.&nbsp; From 2003 until 2020, he served as the 16th President of Macalester College.&nbsp; His articles on higher education appear regularly in The Chronicle of Higher Education and have also appeared in publications including The New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times.&nbsp; He serves as Senior Advisor to the President of the African Leadership University and as a member of the boards of the Teagle Foundation, the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University, and Allina Health.</p> <p>Rosenberg received his B.A. from Cornell University and his Ph.D. in English from Columbia University.&nbsp; Prior to arriving at Macalester, he served as Dean of the Faculty at Lawrence University and as Professor and Chair of the English Department at Allegheny College.&nbsp; He is the author of two books and many articles on Victorian literature.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Leadership in Uncertain Times: Charting and Sustaining the Course with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

October 1, 2021

Leadership in Uncertain Times: Charting and Sustaining the Course with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

<p>His excellency, the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who served as Nigeria's head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007 is our guest on this episode of Education in Developing Nations.</p> <p>Ugochukwu Chukwujiaka sat down with Chief Olusegun at the former President's premises in Ogun State, we talk about his learning experience as a young man, his time as head of state and President and the work he did in education in that time.</p> <p>Finally, the former President share key leadership insight for leading in periods of uncertainty, how to select the right people for a team and ensure they perform.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Transforming Education in Nigeria: Lessons and Challenges as Minister of Education, Nigeria.

November 30, 2020

Transforming Education in Nigeria: Lessons and Challenges as Minister of Education, Nigeria.

<p>In June 2006, Dr. Ezekwesili became Minister of Education, Nigeria and led a comprehensive reform program within the education sector including restructuring and refocusing the ministry for the attainment of Education for All (EFA) targets and Millennium Development Goals and reduced the number of out-of-school-children in Nigeria in 2007.</p> <p>Obiageli “Oby” Katryn Ezekwesili who was a candidate for the office of the President of Nigeria in the 2019 election, is an economic policy expert / Senior Economic Advisor, Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI) and Co-Founder of #BringBackOurGirls Movement, Nigeria as well as the #RedCardMovement.&nbsp;</p> <p>A Chartered Accountant/Consultant, She holds an MA in International Law and Diplomacy, an MA in Public Policy and Administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. She’s an honorary Doctor of Science degree, University of Lagos and in 2016 the University of Essex Business School awarded her an honorary Doctorate Degree in Business in recognition of her role in promoting economic and social justice in African countries.</p> <p>Dr. Ezekwesili was recognized as one of Time-100 Most Influential People and by New York Times as one of the 25 Women of Impact, 2015. Albert Einstein's Foundations named her one of 100 visionaries featured in the 3D book "Genius:100 Visions of the Future”.</p>

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What is EDn?

EDn, Education in Developing Nations seeks to crowdsource information by education stakeholders; entrepreneurs, innovators, Government, development organisations etc. on policy, practices, innovations that have either failed or succeeded.

The aim is to discover how we can provide an effective and equitable education system. Also to create awareness about initiatives that are working.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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