A Collection of Voices on Higher Educational Access, Quality and Equity in Africa: A Systematic Review
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| Title: | A Collection of Voices on Higher Educational Access, Quality and Equity in Africa: A Systematic Review |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Araba A. Z. Osei-Tutu (ORCID |
| Source: | Review of Education. 2025 13(3). |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Intended Audience: | Policymakers; Practitioners |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Higher Education, Access to Education, Educational Quality, Equal Education, Foreign Countries, Quality Assurance, Regional Characteristics, Differences, Privatization, Open Education, Distance Education, College Admission, Student Financial Aid, Educational Development |
| Geographic Terms: | Africa |
| DOI: | 10.1002/rev3.70115 |
| ISSN: | 2049-6613 |
| Abstract: | This systematic review aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of conversations and voices of scholars on access, equity and quality in higher education (HE) in Africa. The systematic review employed a thematic analysis approach to synthesise findings from 38 selected sources. The review revealed that although some significant strides have been made to improve access, equity and quality of higher education in Africa, there are some challenges persisting with infrastructure, regional and spatial disparities, and privatisation. The review also revealed weak enforcement of quality assurance measures. Strategies for addressing these challenges include expanding public sector HE, deregulating the educational sector, promoting open and distance learning, implementing preferential admission policies and enhancing financial aid. This research provides valuable insights for policy makers, educators and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to address challenges and promote holistic development in African higher education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492011 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This systematic review aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of conversations and voices of scholars on access, equity and quality in higher education (HE) in Africa. The systematic review employed a thematic analysis approach to synthesise findings from 38 selected sources. The review revealed that although some significant strides have been made to improve access, equity and quality of higher education in Africa, there are some challenges persisting with infrastructure, regional and spatial disparities, and privatisation. The review also revealed weak enforcement of quality assurance measures. Strategies for addressing these challenges include expanding public sector HE, deregulating the educational sector, promoting open and distance learning, implementing preferential admission policies and enhancing financial aid. This research provides valuable insights for policy makers, educators and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to address challenges and promote holistic development in African higher education. |
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| ISSN: | 2049-6613 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/rev3.70115 |
