Africans often perceive personal connections as more important to success
"The perceived value that Africans themselves place on education varies across the 31 countries Gallup surveyed in 2013, with the percentage choosing education as the most important factor for a successful life ranging from 73% in Botswana to 13% in Ivory Coast."
This article is on of a series that highlights key issues in Africa in relation to the first-ever U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit taking place in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 4-6. Here are links to the others:
- Training, Money Barriers to Starting a Business in Africa (August 5, 2014)
- African Leaders' Scorecard Is a Mixed Bag (August 4, 2014)
- Belief in Work Ethic Strong Across Africa (August 1, 2014)
- In Africa, Parents Key to Education (April 9, 2014)
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