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  • Why Africa’s PhD Boom Is Failing Graduates 

    Why Africa’s PhD Boom Is Failing Graduates 

    Article Translated from French by Felicien Houindo Each year, thousands of Africans devote several years to advanced research to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These programs require candidates to produce original dissertations, publish scientific articles, and in some cases supervise students in training. Between 2000 and 2018, South Africa awarded more than 32,000 doctorates,…

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