Abraham Mabior Rioc Manyang

Capitalizing on Education in Emergencies in South Sudan Abraham Mabior Rioc Manyang

"It may be believed that education acts as a catalyst for peace-building and conflict mitigation in all its real-world aspects." - Abraham Mabior Rioc Manyang T his book provides a comprehensive view into the world of ongoing Education crises in South Sudan as a result of the 2013 South Sudanese Civil War. Divided into eight parts, this book details and elaborates on a comprehensive review that encompasses different aspects of life. The author invariably highlights geopolitical, social, international, legal and industrial factors that surround the importance of education in situations of emergency in South Sudan as well as in other countries faced with similar conflicts. Review: "This book is an easy and informative read for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Education in Emergencies (EiE). Although this book focuses solely on South Sudan, it provides comparisons and perspectives that offers great depth in understanding the challenges of emergency in other developing countries which are also going through a similar political trajectory. The author has done an excellent job in detailing historical and cultural factors that affect the provision of education in emergencies and what can be done to increase and improve the level of education despite war and conflict. This book provides great insight into the current and potential challenges faced by South Sudanese students and teachers alike in the pursuit of education."
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