Cape Verde's education system needs reform
The current system, rooted in the slave era, is insufficient for economic autonomy and national transformation.
Cape Verde's education system, which originated during the slave society, is now considered inadequate for the nation's future needs.
Minister of Education Arnaldo Brito and Dr. Miguel Cruz Sousa have inspired reflections suggesting the historical educational philosophy, while once emancipatory, no longer serves the country's pursuit of economic autonomy.
The current focus on certificates and administrative employment risks creating frustration as the economy does not transform as rapidly as expectations.
Why it mattersCape Verdeans are educated for a system that does not transform quickly enough, limiting their opportunities.