Nnadiebube Journal of Education

The study examined the interplay of Research, Technology and Quality Education in the achievement of sustainable development. Sustainability of development is a major challenge facing many countries especially developing countries. Sustainability of development is the aspiration of every country. Hence, every country invests huge amount of money on factors that contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. The study finds Research, Technology and Quality Education as factors that greatly contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. Also, the study finds out that research through innovations equip people with knowledge to transform their environmental perceptions for environmental sustainability. More also, the study finds out that technology encourages innovations of technical skills for sustaining current and future development. Further, quality education alleviates poverty, contributing to sustainable development by reducing unemployment levels. The study recommends that government of different countries especially developing countries should increase the amount of money invested in research. Secondly, governments should establish more vocational tertiary institutions to help enhance technical skills required in development activities. Finally, governments and non-governmental organizations should collaborate and ensure students in developing economies have access to quality education regardless of their financial backgrounds.

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