| Abstract: | Educational expansion in the Third World has very often produced disappointing results. In contrast to neo-Marxist dependency theory, the causes for this are to a large extent of an indigenous nature and not primarily determined from outside. Educational systems in developing nations have frequently fallen prey to group self-interest among the ruling élite. This, and over-valuing the benefits of education, has paralyzed educational together with overall development and brought about distortions in the systems of production and employment. Educational reform alone will not suffice to alter the situation for the better. Considerable changes in the prevailing socio-economic and political conditions are also needed. |
