Maliro Ngoma

Broschiertes Buch

Empowering Africa's Future. Education for Sustainable Development as a Catalyst for Youth Employability and Economic Resilience in Zambia and Sub-Saharan Africa

Beschreibung

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2025 in the subject African Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: PhD, , course: Education Management and Administration, language: English, abstract: This study investigates the role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in enhancing youth employability and economic resilience in Zambia, with comparative insights from Sub-Saharan Africa. Grounded in Human Capital Theory, the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, and the Capability Approach, the research adopts a pragmatic paradigm and a convergent parallel mixed methods design. Quantitative data were collected through surveys of 412 youth across Lusaka, Copperbelt, and Eastern Provinces, while qualitative insights were drawn from interviews, focus groups, and document analysis. Findings reveal that ESD participation significantly correlates with improved employment outcomes, higher income levels, and stronger entrepreneurial intent. Youth described ESD as practical and empowering, linking education to real-life challenges and opportunities. Female participants, despite facing greater barriers, demonstrated high engagement and leadership within ESD programs. Institutional support emerged as a critical factor, with better-resourced regions showing stronger outcomes. The study concludes that ESD fosters multidimensional resilience by equipping youth with marketable skills, adaptive capacities, and agency. However, disparities in access, gender equity, and institutional readiness limit its full potential. Policy recommendations include integrating ESD into national curricula, expanding access to marginalized groups, linking ESD to green job creation, and strengthening institutional capacity. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on sustainable education and youth development in Africa, offering actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and development practitioners committed to inclusive and transformative learning.

Autor

Maliro Ngoma is a visionary academic and development practitioner whose career seamlessly bridges the disciplines of education, computer science, and development studies. His intellectual journey is marked by a profound commitment to interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and transformative social impact. He began his academic path with a Bachelor of Education from the Zambian Open University, establishing a strong foundation in pedagogy, curriculum design, and educational leadership. Motivated by a passion for technological advancement, he pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at the prestigious Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia, where he mastered advanced computing, systems analysis, and digital problem-solving. Recognizing the critical role of inclusive development and policy-driven change, Maliro expanded his expertise with a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Lusaka. His work in this field explores the nexus of technology, education, and socio-economic development, with a focus on empowering communities through knowledge systems and innovation. Currently, Maliro is a PhD candidate in Education Management and Administration at the Zambian Open University, where his research centers on Strategic leadership in educational institutions, Policy formulation and implementation, Institutional governance and accountability and Digital transformation in public service delivery. With a rare blend of technical acumen, policy insight, and educational expertise, Maliro Ngoma is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change across Zambia's development landscape and beyond. His academic versatility, global perspective, and unwavering commitment to lifelong learning make him a thought leader in educational reform, digital empowerment, and sustainable development.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: GRIN Verlag
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 141g
• ISBN-13: 9783389168486
• ISBN-10: 3389168486
• Artikelnr.: 76019996