An expository overview of the problems and prospects of “Statistical Education in Nigeria ” is pr... more An expository overview of the problems and prospects of “Statistical Education in Nigeria ” is presented. The paper examines the extent of statistical education at the elementary (primary), secondary, intermediate and tertiary levels, in terms of scope and depth. Reasons for the low level of statistical education in Nigeria are explored. In particular, the issue of the availability of requisite manpower for statistical education, as well as the effect of fast changing technologies on the teaching and learning of statistics, are examined. The paper concludes with a number of suggestions on how to improve and sustain statistical education in Nigeria.
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The constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)... more The constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was adopted by 20 countries at the London Conference in November 1945 and entered into effect on 4 November 1946. The Organization currently has 191 Member States and six Associate Members. The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to foster universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms that are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations. To fulfill its mandate, UNESCO performs five principal functions: 1) prospective studies on education, science, culture and communication for tomorrow's world; 2) the advancement, transfer and sharing of knowledge through research, training and teaching activities; 3) standard-setting actions for the preparation and adoption of internal instruments and statutory recommendations; 4) expertise through technical cooperation to Member States for their development policies and projects; and 5) the exchange of specialised information.
The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the publication do not impl... more The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries. Education for All: Reaching the Unreached Preface iii Education for All: Reaching the Unreached Preface v communities where the language of schooling is rarely, if ever, used at home. This underscores the biggest challenge to achieving EFA: a legacy of non-productive practices that lead to low levels of learning and high levels of drop-out and repetition. Under these circumstances, an increase in resources, although necessary, would not be sufficient to produce universal completion of a good-quality primary school programme. This time around, the national EFA assessment aims to identify problems and issues, and evaluate policies and strategies for effective education reform to better formulate appropriate policies for attaining EFA by the year 2015. Who constitute the unreached target groups? To whom and how shall the EFA address its educational reforms? Who have been left out of the Education for All? Participants to the October 2005 meeting tried to answer these questions which have been summarized in this Meeting Report. We hope countries, development agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders will find useful information from this publication that may aid in the national and regional EFA mid-decade assessment.
Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be... more Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be elected to municipal and county council elections. The question now is whether Sweden should go one step further by enabling foreign nationals to vote and stand for election in Riksdag (Parliamentary) elections as well. This article examines some of the major issues associated with international migration and disenfranchisement of migrants created by a contradiction between economic and political rationale. It presents the actual trends in the exercise of the voting rights by the franchised immigrants since 1976. It examines the attitude of the host population toward this unusual reform, entailing sharing of political power with aliens and the position of the immigrants and the natives toward an even more radical proposal to extend political rights to include even the national parliamentary election.
Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be... more Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be elected to municipal and county council elections. The question now is whether Sweden should go one step further by enabling foreign nationals to vote and stand for election in Riksdag (Parliamentary) elections as well. This article examines some of the major issues associated with international migration and disenfranchisement of migrants created by a contradiction between economic and political rationale. It presents the actual trends in the exercise of the voting rights by the franchised immigrants since 1976. It examines the attitude of the host population toward this unusual reform, entailing sharing of political power with aliens and the position of the immigrants and the natives toward an even more radical proposal to extend political rights to include even the national parliamentary election.
An expository overview of the problems and prospects of “Statistical Education in Nigeria ” is pr... more An expository overview of the problems and prospects of “Statistical Education in Nigeria ” is presented. The paper examines the extent of statistical education at the elementary (primary), secondary, intermediate and tertiary levels, in terms of scope and depth. Reasons for the low level of statistical education in Nigeria are explored. In particular, the issue of the availability of requisite manpower for statistical education, as well as the effect of fast changing technologies on the teaching and learning of statistics, are examined. The paper concludes with a number of suggestions on how to improve and sustain statistical education in Nigeria.
After having read any of these modules and, perhaps, even tried them, please write to us about yo... more After having read any of these modules and, perhaps, even tried them, please write to us about your experiences and suggestions regarding current and future units or modules. The modules will be updated as the units are revised or completed. For these updates, please send your request for inclusion of your name and address in our register of users.
The constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)... more The constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was adopted by 20 countries at the London Conference in November 1945 and entered into effect on 4 November 1946. The Organization currently has 191 Member States and six Associate Members. The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to foster universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms that are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations. To fulfill its mandate, UNESCO performs five principal functions: 1) prospective studies on education, science, culture and communication for tomorrow's world; 2) the advancement, transfer and sharing of knowledge through research, training and teaching activities; 3) standard-setting actions for the preparation and adoption of internal instruments and statutory recommendations; 4) expertise through technical cooperation to Member States for their development policies and projects; and 5) the exchange of specialised information.
The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the publication do not impl... more The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries. Education for All: Reaching the Unreached Preface iii Education for All: Reaching the Unreached Preface v communities where the language of schooling is rarely, if ever, used at home. This underscores the biggest challenge to achieving EFA: a legacy of non-productive practices that lead to low levels of learning and high levels of drop-out and repetition. Under these circumstances, an increase in resources, although necessary, would not be sufficient to produce universal completion of a good-quality primary school programme. This time around, the national EFA assessment aims to identify problems and issues, and evaluate policies and strategies for effective education reform to better formulate appropriate policies for attaining EFA by the year 2015. Who constitute the unreached target groups? To whom and how shall the EFA address its educational reforms? Who have been left out of the Education for All? Participants to the October 2005 meeting tried to answer these questions which have been summarized in this Meeting Report. We hope countries, development agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders will find useful information from this publication that may aid in the national and regional EFA mid-decade assessment.
Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be... more Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be elected to municipal and county council elections. The question now is whether Sweden should go one step further by enabling foreign nationals to vote and stand for election in Riksdag (Parliamentary) elections as well. This article examines some of the major issues associated with international migration and disenfranchisement of migrants created by a contradiction between economic and political rationale. It presents the actual trends in the exercise of the voting rights by the franchised immigrants since 1976. It examines the attitude of the host population toward this unusual reform, entailing sharing of political power with aliens and the position of the immigrants and the natives toward an even more radical proposal to extend political rights to include even the national parliamentary election.
Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be... more Foreign nationals permanently domiciled in Sweden have been entitled since 1975 to vote and to be elected to municipal and county council elections. The question now is whether Sweden should go one step further by enabling foreign nationals to vote and stand for election in Riksdag (Parliamentary) elections as well. This article examines some of the major issues associated with international migration and disenfranchisement of migrants created by a contradiction between economic and political rationale. It presents the actual trends in the exercise of the voting rights by the franchised immigrants since 1976. It examines the attitude of the host population toward this unusual reform, entailing sharing of political power with aliens and the position of the immigrants and the natives toward an even more radical proposal to extend political rights to include even the national parliamentary election.
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