LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND INNOVATION: SHAPING AFRICA'S ROLE IN GLOBAL STABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT
The need to address the complex challenges facing Africa in the 21st century requires a renewed focus on leadership, education, and innovation as critical pillars for sustainable development. The 2024 International Conference of the Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS), held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, from May 22 to 25, 2024, brought together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from diverse fields to engage in rigorous discussions on how Africa can leverage these three pillars to shape its role in global stability and development. This book, Leadership, Education and Innovation: Shaping Africa's Role in Global Stability and Development, is one of the three volumes produced from the extensive range of papers presented at the conference. The contributors, drawn from various disciplines and backgrounds, offer a rich tapestry of insights that reflect the complexity and dynamism of the African continent. Their research addresses both the historical and contemporary dimensions of Africa's developmental challenges and opportunities, providing a nuanced understanding of how leadership, education, and innovation can be harnessed to drive positive change.
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