AKWABA AFRICA : African Renaissance in the 21st Century

''The in-depth studies and analyses by specialists in the disciplines represented in this remarkable book confirm my own conviction that the 21st century will be the century of Africa, the African Renaissance.'' - Excellency Tidjane Thiam, President of PDCI-RDA (Parti Democratique de Cote d''Ivoire-Rassemblement Democratique Africain), former CEO of Credit Suisse, and former Minister of Planning and Development (COTE D''IVOIRE) ''This is a magnificent book representing Professor N''Dri Assie-Lumumba''s labour of love in bringing a set of papers together in conversation to shine a fresh light on a future Africa, through the lens of education as the vehicle to facilitate change and truly transform Africa. The volume is a must-read and a go-to book in our libraries.'' - Professor Oyeronke Oyewumi, Sttate University of New York at Stony Brook (USA) ''This is a brilliant and timely intervention that successfully reintroduces Africanist cosmologies and epistemologies as embedded in enduring wisdoms, philosophies and cultures that stands out as a uniquely indispensable reference work for students, researchers as well as educational and economic policymakers and political leaders.'' - Professor Ali A. Abdi, University of British Columbia (CANADA) ''I am honoured to be able to support this important book given its valuable contribution to reflection and action for the renewal of the African continent. It embodies the spirit of the African Renaissance, highlighting our immense potential and determination to shape a prosperous and self-reliant future.'' - Yassine Fall, Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs (SENEGAL)