EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION IN TANZANIA

Sagumo Malenda

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The role of education leadership in relation to industrialization process and knowledge economy is very high significant in many developing countries focusing stable economy, innovation and quality education. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the connectedness among the three key words: education leadership, industrialization and knowledge economy in a framework upon which education policy makers, and other significant stakeholders can apply in enhancing education and economic development in Africa particular Tanzania and other developing countries. The recommendations provided emphasis the significance of involvement of education stakeholders in finding opportunities and resolving challenges in education system for economic and education prosperity. Education leadership from school to top levels play significant role in formulating competent base curriculum which leads to skilled human capital, innovation, production of quality goods and service.

 

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