Analysis of Education Systems in South Africa and Cameroon
Keywords:
Education, south africa, cameroonAbstract
Education is a key factor in a country's development, including in South Africa and Cameroon. This study analyzes the education systems in both countries by highlighting the policies, curricula and challenges faced in their implementation. South Africa has undergone various post-apartheid education reforms, with curriculum changes from Curriculum 2005 to Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements aimed at improving the quality and inclusiveness of education. However, there is still an access gap between urban and rural areas. On the other hand, Cameroon faces greater challenges, such as limited infrastructure, a shortage of teachers, and the impact of the armed conflict in the Anglophone region that led to many schools being closed. Although primary education is compulsory, many children in remote areas still struggle to access proper education. To improve the quality of education in both countries, strategic measures such as investment in infrastructure, teacher training and more inclusive policies are needed. Support from governments and international organizations is also an important factor in building a more equitable and quality education system. With sustained efforts, South Africa and Cameroon can create better education systems for future generations.
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Karina, M., Judijanto, L., Rukmini, A., Fauzi, M. S., Arsyad, M., Pgri, U. I., Jakarta, I., Nida, S., Adabi, E., & Oleo, U. H. (2024). Pengaruh Interaksi Sosial Terhadap Prestasi Akademik : Tinjauan Literatur Pada Pembelajaran Kolaboratif. INNOVATIVE: Journal Of Social Science Research, 4(5), 6334–6344. https://doi.org/10.31004/innovative.v4i5.15351
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Wati, A., Asril, Z., & Guspita, R. (2025). The Role of Akhlak Mahmudah in Counteracting the Moral Crisis of the Digital Age: A Review of Contemporary Islamic Literature. Journal of Islamic Thought, Research and Practice, 1(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.70588/jitera.v1i1.325
Yeni, A., & Susanti, M. (2023). Peran Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Kelompok dalam Konteks Pendidikan: Meningkatkan Keterampilan Komunikasi untuk Peningkatan Pembelajaran dan Prestasi Akademik. Cognoscere: Jurnal Komunikasi Dan Media Pendidikan, 1(1), 19–27. https://doi.org/10.61292/cognoscere.v1i1.22
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