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The Political Economy of Brain Drain at Institutions of Higher Learning in Conflict Countries: Case of the University of Liberia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 May 2016

Anthony Barclay
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According to endogenous growth theories, human capital is a major determinant of economic growth and development. Human capital refers to the educational qualifications, skills, and experience that individuals possess. Educational institutions, in general, and universities, in particular, are most instrumental in developing and enhancing the quality of human capital through capacity building involving training, research, information dissemination, and knowledge management. These institutions should be not only firmly established and maintained but also continuously empowered to meet the current and evolving needs of their countries.

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Part III: Country Studies
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African Issues , Volume 30 , Issue 1 , 2002 , pp. 42 - 46
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Copyright © African Studies Association 2002 

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