Poverty reduction as capability expansion: Professional education and universities in South Africa.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2008
Country:
South Africa
Document Type:
Conference Paper
Theme:
Social Change
Authors:
Dison, A., Vaughan, R.

Abstract

The presentation aims to investigate the equity trajectory of universities and their role as 'engines of reform' in addressing the challenges of poverty and associated human development needs of South Africa, through a focus on professional education. The capability approach is considered and poverty reduction as capability expansion is discussed. The South African higher education system is outlined and three universities focused upon. Three dimensions of being a change agent are listed: Vision; Professional agency; Resilience; and Affiliation.

Citation

Seminar Presentation to the UNESCO Centre for Comparative Education Research (UCCER), University of Nottingham (December 2008), 29 pp.

Poverty reduction as capability expansion: Professional education and universities in South Africa.

Published 1 January 2008
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