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World Service,01 Jan 1990,29 mins

Educational Crisis in Sierra Leone

African Perspective

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Teachers who hadn't been paid, went on strike - students joined the protest, during the educational crisis in Sierra Leone in 1990. What is the long-term impact on pupils and parents? A discussion of mis-management, ghost teachers and corruption, with President Momoh talking about funding for schools. Presenter - Rick Wells

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