Gen Z are demanding schools and hospitals, not superyachts and helicopters | Poverty and Development

Gen Z are demanding schools and hospitals, not superyachts and helicopters | Poverty and Development

A wave of youth-led “Gen Z” protests is sweeping the world. A recurring slogan during the recent protests in Morocco was “We want hospitals, not stadiums”, reflecting how publicly funded services such as health and education are being sidelined. Electricity and water outages triggered the protests in Madagascar that toppled the government. Rooted in high…

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Africa: Demanding More: Does Education Increase Public Backing for Good Governance in Africa?

Africa: Demanding More: Does Education Increase Public Backing for Good Governance in Africa?

Findings highlight the potential of education to foster stronger, more accountable political institutions. Abstract This paper investigates how education shapes public attitudes toward transparent and accountable governance in Africa. Much of the research on governance and education has focused on Western contexts, leaving the African perspective underexplored. Afrobarometer surveys show that many Africans consistently support…

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