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Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Achieving Sustainable Human Developmental Capacity in Nigeria and South Africa

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  • Francis O. Olaniyi

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The paper critically examines efforts made by the Nigerian and South African governments towards achieving sustainable human developmental capacity through the process of lifelong learning. Firstly, we investigate the programmes, policy, monitoring, and management of the phenomenon of lifelong learning in Nigeria and South Africa. Secondly, we examine the challenges facing such a process. Thirdly, as a way of resolving such challenges we offer an existentialist solution as a philosophical grounding for this millennium. We argue that lifelong learning is not a kind learning that restricted to a particular stage or level of development. It covers the entire lifespan of human beings. Therefore, its promotion should be rigorously pursued for the quick attainment of Education For All (EFA) goal by 2015 and Vision 20-20-20, a vision to make Nigeria one of the 20 most economically viable nations by the year 2020 from which South Africa can benefit.

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  • Francis O. Olaniyi, 2014. "Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Achieving Sustainable Human Developmental Capacity in Nigeria and South Africa," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 3, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjz:ajisjr:953
    DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2014.v3n6p493
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