01/2011 Forum on Canada's Role in Africa: Partnerships in Education

I must admit, it is not easy to find articles about Canada's role or involvement in Africa other than on official websites of the government, CIDA, etc. which is quite telling in itself.  

I thought we could turn our attention to something potentially hopeful.  Canadian investment in Africa's higher education.  Thus far, 50 colleges and universities have established partnerships between Canada and Africa.  Is this where we are headed in the future of Canadian investments?  What are some of the challenges and opportunities out there?  How might this impact Canadians? African people?  What might a coordinated policy on Canada's investment in Africa's higher education include?

http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/02/28/idea-alert-an-army-of-minds-for-africa/

What could Canada's role in leadership education be?  How important is secondary education? What form should it take?

http://www.ted.com/talks/patrick_awuah_on_educating_leaders.html