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Strategic Planning of Higher Education Institutions in Africa: A Case Study of the University of Dar-es-Salaam

Matthew L. Luhanga

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Socio-economic and political changes which swept through Africa in the 1980 s had a major impact on African universities; including the University of Dar-es-Salaam. In response to these changes, the University of Dar-es-Salaam embarked on a self-controlled strategic planning exercise starting in 1989. The model adopted by the University of Dar-es-Salaam and the lessons learnt are summarized in this paper.

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Socio-economic and political changes which swept through Africa in the 1980 s had a major impact on African universities; including the University of Dar-es-Salaam. In response to these changes, the University of Dar-es-Salaam embarked on a self-controlled strategic planning exercise starting in 1989. The model adopted by the University of Dar-es-Salaam and the lessons learnt are summarized in this paper.

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Socio-economic and political changes which swept through Africa in the 1980 s had a major impact on African universities; including the University of Dar-es-Salaam. In response to these changes, the University of Dar-es-Salaam embarked on a self-controlled strategic planning exercise starting in 1989. The model adopted by the University of Dar-es-Salaam and the lessons learnt are summarized in this paper.

Key concepts: Dar es salaam, Strategic planning, Political science, Tanzania, Politics, Higher education, Economic growth, Management

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