Brain drain and African development : any possible gain from the drain?
- Benedict, Olumide Henrie, Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma
- Authors: Benedict, Olumide Henrie , Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Brain drain - Africa , Brain gain - Africa , Africa - Emigration and immigration , Labor supply - Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5856 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7953
- Description: Everyday, Africa loses her best academics, scientists, doctors, nurses, accountants, and other sought after professionals, through brain drain, into other richer countries. The question is: Why? The impact of the problem is to the detriment of development of the African continent. It also seems to be a continuous issue without any trend of ceasing. This paper explores the nature, effects (positive and negative) and reason for the brain drain in Africa. What can African countries do to minimize the problem or the impact thereof? The aim of this paper, with some models illustrating the subject matter, is to explore the nature and effects of brain drain on African development and ultimately pinpoint possible positive perspectives of brain gain from the drained brains.
- Full Text:
- Authors: Benedict, Olumide Henrie , Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Brain drain - Africa , Brain gain - Africa , Africa - Emigration and immigration , Labor supply - Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5856 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7953
- Description: Everyday, Africa loses her best academics, scientists, doctors, nurses, accountants, and other sought after professionals, through brain drain, into other richer countries. The question is: Why? The impact of the problem is to the detriment of development of the African continent. It also seems to be a continuous issue without any trend of ceasing. This paper explores the nature, effects (positive and negative) and reason for the brain drain in Africa. What can African countries do to minimize the problem or the impact thereof? The aim of this paper, with some models illustrating the subject matter, is to explore the nature and effects of brain drain on African development and ultimately pinpoint possible positive perspectives of brain gain from the drained brains.
- Full Text:
A strategic reposition of the maritime industry for economic recovery and sustainability : “The Cabotage Act”.
- Lazarus, Okoroji, Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma
- Authors: Lazarus, Okoroji , Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Cabotage Act, 2003 , Maritime industry - Nigeria , Transportation and shipping - Nigeria , Nigeria - Economy
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5863 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7960
- Description: The Cabotage Law came into force in April, 2004 (Cabotage Act, 2003) aimed at reserving the costal shipping for Nigeria nationals. In essence, the system of maintaining domestic shipping industry is being regulated by the Cabotage Law. This involves the merchant fleet, and the protection of the environment and bio-diversity. The study is of the view that if the Cabotage Law is properly implemented; Nigeria will be able to maintain jobs and skills in an industry that is vital to its future. Lack of knowledge about the maritime sector could be the basis for the very poor response that it has generated from investing public. The oceans are as old as the maritime trade and dates back to the beginning of recorded time. Nigeria can only negate the development of its maritime potentials at its own peril especially taken into consideration here expensive maritime resource.
- Full Text:
- Authors: Lazarus, Okoroji , Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Cabotage Act, 2003 , Maritime industry - Nigeria , Transportation and shipping - Nigeria , Nigeria - Economy
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5863 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7960
- Description: The Cabotage Law came into force in April, 2004 (Cabotage Act, 2003) aimed at reserving the costal shipping for Nigeria nationals. In essence, the system of maintaining domestic shipping industry is being regulated by the Cabotage Law. This involves the merchant fleet, and the protection of the environment and bio-diversity. The study is of the view that if the Cabotage Law is properly implemented; Nigeria will be able to maintain jobs and skills in an industry that is vital to its future. Lack of knowledge about the maritime sector could be the basis for the very poor response that it has generated from investing public. The oceans are as old as the maritime trade and dates back to the beginning of recorded time. Nigeria can only negate the development of its maritime potentials at its own peril especially taken into consideration here expensive maritime resource.
- Full Text:
- «
- ‹
- 1
- ›
- »