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Foundations for a Developmental State: A case for technical education

Computers and Society 2009-07-14 v1

Abstract

This paper studies the viability of making a country a developmental state. In particular it studies the characteristics of a developmental state and how they are linked to technology. It then identifies technical education, as a vital force for the creation of a developmental state. In particular it identifies analytical, numeracy, computational and communication skills as vital forces for a society to create a developmental society.

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@article{arxiv.0907.2019,
  title  = {Foundations for a Developmental State: A case for technical education},
  author = {Tshilidzi Marwala},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0907.2019},
  year   = {2009}
}

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5 pages

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