Experts weigh in on higher education challenges

EXPERTS and scholars in African higher education say insufficient research and knowledge transfer, as well as economic inequalities are the major constraints in attaining higher education in Africa, resulting in most universities churning out unskilled graduates.

Speaking at the international conference on academic excellence for leadership, ahead of Africa University’s 30th anniversary in Mutare on Wednesday, president of the Association of African Universities, Professor Bakri Saeed, said access to higher education for the relevant age groups remained low at 5%.

Saeed said women were underrepresented in higher education, particularly in the science and technology fields.

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